Global Procurement Specialist / Strategic Buyer (m/f/d)

• About us European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) GmbH is
• the joint venture between TSMC, Bosch, Infineon and NXP. For the first
• time, global technology leader TSMC is building a semiconductor fab in
• the heart of Europe, offering cutting-edge manufacturing technologies
• for next-generation semiconductor products. ESMC represents a shared
• commitment to strengthening the European semiconductor ecosystem. For
• our future fab in Dresden, we are looking for a highly motivated and
• committed: Global Procurement Specialist / Strategic Buyer (m/f/d) Are
• you ready to secure the supply chain for Europe’s pioneer
• semiconductor Greenfield project? As a Global Procurement Specialist /
• Strategic Buyer, you will take ownership of the commercial end-to-end
• sourcing process for critical materials supporting our brand-new
• manufacturing site in Dresden. You will negotiate high-volume global
• contracts, mitigate supply chain risks, and build resilient
• partnerships with key international suppliers. If you thrive at the
• intersection of business strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and
• high-tech operations, this role offers you the ultimate platform to
• make a global impact. Tasks Strategic Sourcing: Develop, negotiate,
• and execute end-to-end global sourcing strategies and contracts to
• ensure a highly resilient, cost-effective supply of critical
• materials. Supplier Partnership Management: Build and nurture
• long-term strategic relationships with a global supplier base to

secure high-quality materials and services. Commercial Negotiation

• Lead commercial negotiations, drive total cost of ownership (TCO)
• optimization, and actively manage commercial risks. Performance
• Monitoring : Evaluate and manage supplier performance against key
• quality, delivery, cost, and risk metrics to ensure full contract
• compliance. Risk & Supply Resilience: Proactively identify and resolve
• supplier-related issues, including delivery disruptions and quality
• deviations, using data-driven preventive actions. Cross-Functional
• Alignment: Collaborate closely with engineering, fab operations,
• finance, and HQ procurement teams to align sourcing activities with
• production budgets and timelines. Process Excellence: Contribute to
• continuous improvement initiatives to streamline procurement workflows
• and scale up supply chain operations. Governance & ESG: Ensure strict
• compliance with all internal policies, contractual obligations, trade
• laws, and ESG standards across all purchasing activities. Profile
• Required: Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain

Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, IT, or a

• related field. Experience: Minimum of 4 years of strategic procurement
• or supply chain experience within an international industrial setting.
• Negotiation Skills: Proven track record in commercial negotiations,

contract management, and strategic supplier evaluation. Languages

• Proficiency in English (C1) and German (C1) is required for seamless
• collaboration with local and global stakeholders. Mindset: Strong
• analytical thinking, attention to detail in contract review, and the
• ability to coordinate multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• International Onboarding: Willingness to complete an intensive
• training of 3-6 months at TSMC Taiwan. Nice to have: Industry
• Knowledge: Prior experience in the semiconductor, chemical, or
• advanced materials industry. Certifications: Professional supply chain
• or procurement certifications (e.g., APICS CPIM/CSCP, ISM CPSM).
• Global Mindset: Experience in collaborating with Asian business
• environments; Mandarin language skills are a plus. Why Join ESMC? Help
• build a completely new semiconductor manufacturing site in Europe.
• Work in a highly international environment with colleagues across the
• world. Shape processes instead of maintaining existing structures.
• Participate in global projects and cross-functional collaboration.
• Additional contact details Please apply with an English resume.