Procurement Specialist - Semiconductor Industry

About the Role

Tata Electronics is launching cutting-edge semiconductor fabrication facilities—a Front-End Semiconductor Fab in Gujarat and Back-End Semiconductor Assembly and Testing in Assam. The Procurement Specialist plays a vital role in managing procurement operations supporting these greenfield semiconductor manufacturing sites, ensuring timely sourcing and inventory control of essential raw materials, components, and supplies.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and oversee purchase orders aligned with agreed commercial and business policies, ensuring strict adherence to laws and company guidelines.
• Manage inventory purchase requisitions through planning systems and non-inventory requisitions via procurement platforms.
• Adjust inventory replenishment per demand signals and customer purchase requests efficiently.
• Engage suppliers to verify pricing, delivery timelines, and purchase terms, working alongside the sourcing teams as needed.
• Escalate any supplier-related disputes or issues to the designated supplier account manager promptly.
• Coordinate stakeholder interactions, including timely PO approvals, collaboration with warehousing for goods receipt, and processing overdue receipt confirmations.
• Work closely with vendors to manage scheduling changes and avert any risks impacting material availability.
• Partner with accounts payable and receiving teams to resolve invoice and receiving discrepancies within the PO-to-Pay lifecycle, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Identify systemic purchasing process challenges and escalate as required.
• Participate in high-value project review meetings ensuring alignment with key stakeholders.
• Communicate status updates concerning outstanding orders, new part requests, and vendor onboarding.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) within procurement processes.
• Continuously enhance knowledge surrounding procurement functions and drive process and system improvements to boost efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure procurement records are accurate and updated, complying fully with internal and external audits.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in engineering is preferred, alternatively qualifications such as a postgraduate diploma or degree in business, administration, management, or a related field are acceptable.
• Certification in Supply Chain Management is favored.
• Proficiency using supply chain management platforms such as SAP ERP system.
• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to solve problems using data-driven insights.
• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, notably Excel and PowerPoint.

Experience

At least three years experience in procurement focused on indirect purchasing and operational excellence initiatives.

Preferred Skills & Knowledge

• Familiarity with semiconductor industry spare parts and material assemblies.
• Lean or Six Sigma certifications are advantageous.
• Understanding of semiconductor fabrication operations.
• Excellent project management skills to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication, influencing, and collaboration skills for working effectively with internal and external stakeholders.