About the Role: This newly designed role aims at connecting between our business groups (BGs) and procurement to understand key technical requirements as well as streamline sourcing activities and enable a speedy time to market. You will be the key go-to person for our R&D colleagues across any of our 4 BGs globally and will work closely with our global category teams, incumbent and potentially new suppliers – depending on the material request by our R&D colleagues. You will engage in technical discussions with our R&D teams and ensure a speedy trial phase, up until the material is released for mass production. From there it is handed over to our global sourcing teams What You Will Do: Partner cross-functionally with our BG R&D teams, engineering, operations, controlling and quality teams to enable new product development Own end-to-end sourcing responsibility for all BG required materials and outsourced technical services during the product development stage, incl. achieving agreed objectives and key results (OKRs) Scout the supplier market for innovative supply partners Lead technical partner dialogues to ensure streamlined sourcing for market standards or trends Align Sourcing Strategies of Global Procurement Key Category Teams with BG R&D Teams build and maintain strategic supplier relationships and manage their performance Drive value creation initiatives and product innovation, considering long-term commercial leverage Lead commercial negotiations and close (long-term) supply contracts, apply pricing models and securing supply Define, execute and adapt global NPI strategies to our corporate and the landing category strategy, and ensure technology roadmap alignment Ensure stable and timely supply of sample batches ensuring supplier readiness and timely industrialization (Time to Market) attend industry conferences, visit and audit (new) supply partners, and prepare market intelligence and strategic insights into supply trends, cost, and technology developments for internal stakeholders Support procurement transformation and sustainability requirements and drive improvement initiatives What You Will Need: University degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering or another technical domain Minimum 7 years of sourcing experience in an international manufacturing industry Proven negotiation and analytical skills, and a good understanding of current ESG requirements Strong teamwork and collaboration skills on an international level Excellent English speaking and communication skills amongst various groups of stakeholders, also across borders (Tier 1+2 sites), nice to have: Mandarin, Japanese, or German language skills Capability to think out of the box while continuously challenging the status quo Work independently with a solution-oriented and proactive mindset Proactively identify and monitor emerging technical trends and developments Willingness to travel internationally Why Work for Us: Flexible working hours and possibility of overtime reduction to maintain a Work-Life-Balance Unlimited employment contract with a competitive salary and supplementary voluntary employee benefits A wide variety of training courses and career development options Numerous further benefits, such as retirement provisions, travel allowance for the public transport ticket, company events, sports and leisure activities, employee discounts and even more Benefits may vary by location Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright © material and the word Nexperia® is a registered trademark. D&I Statement As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested. In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030. Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. A proven global player with an entrepreneurial mentality. At our core is an 12,000+ strong international network with a singular focus. Built on passion and commitment to our work, belief in our goals and a drive to succeed regardless of the challenges we face. We support, reward and challenge individuals equally, in a dynamic and energetic environment. Looking to push boundaries in a company where your talents can shine? Join TeamNexperia. Are you already an Employee of TeamNexperia? Do not apply here, instead apply via our internal job page.

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