Global Purchasing Manager

Lattice Overview There is energy here…energy you can feel crackling at any of our international locations. It’s an energy generated by enthusiasm for our work, for our teams, for our results, and for our customers. Lattice is a worldwide community of engineers, designers, and manufacturing operations specialists in partnership with world-class sales, marketing, and support teams, who are developing programmable logic solutions that are changing the industry. Our focus is on R&D, product innovation, and customer service, and to that focus, we bring total commitment and a keenly sharp competitive personality. Energy feeds on energy. If you flourish in a fast paced, results-oriented environment, if you want to achieve individual success within a “team first” organization, and if you believe you can contribute and succeed in a demanding yet collegial atmosphere, then Lattice may well be just what you’re looking for. Job Description: Job Overview We are seeking a strategic and analytical Global Purchasing Manager to lead our procurement department. In this role, you will design and execute sourcing strategies, discover profitable vendors, and negotiate favorable supply contracts to minimize production costs. The ideal candidate possesses deep market knowledge, sharp negotiation skills, and the ability to lead a dynamic buying team to maintain seamless business operations. Core Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management Supplier Research : Research, identify, and evaluate potential vendors based on price, quality, and delivery speed. Contract Negotiation : Negotiate commercial terms, payment deadlines, and master service agreements to optimize savings. Relationship Management : Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic suppliers to cultivate long-term partnerships. Risk Mitigation : Assess supply chain vulnerabilities and establish backup sourcing channels to prevent operational downtime. Financial & Operations Management Budget Oversight : Create and manage the annual purchasing budget while tracking cost-saving metrics. Demand Forecasting : Analyze market trends and coordinate with sales/inventory teams to predict future material demand. PO Approval : Review, authorize, and track purchase orders and procurement documentation. Quality Control : Audit incoming goods against technical specifications and resolve vendor disputes regarding damaged or delayed shipments. Team Leadership & System Optimization Staff Supervision : Hire, train, mentor, and delegate daily tasks to a team of buyers and procurement agents. Process Automation : Implement and upgrade digital procurement tools, ERP software, and AI-driven spend analysis systems. Policy Compliance : Ensure all buying procedures comply with local laws, corporate governance, and sustainability goals. Required Skills and Qualifications Education & Experience Degree : Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or Finance. Experience : 5–8+ years of experience in procurement or purchasing, with at least 2 years in a managerial or team-lead capacity. Certifications (Preferred) : Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM). Hard & Soft Skills Negotiation : Proven track record of closing highly profitable business contracts. Tech Fluency : Expert mastery of ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced data analytics tools. Communication : Ability to clearly pitch strategies to executives and maintain rapport with external clients. Problem-Solving : Agility to handle sudden price fluctuations or international shipping delays. Additional Information: This position requires a successful background and reference checks and satisfactory proof of your right to work in: Philippines Lattice recognizes that employees are its greatest asset and the driving force behind success in a highly competitive, global industry. Lattice continually strives to provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits program to attract, retain, motivate, reward and celebrate the highest caliber employees in the industry. Lattice is an international, service-driven developer of innovative low cost, low power programmable design solutions. Our global workforce, some 1,000 strong, shares a total commitment to customer success and an unbending will to win. For more information about how our FPGA, CPLD and programmable power management devices help our customers unlock their innovation, visit <www.latticesemi.com> . You can also follow us via Twitter, Facebook, or RSS. At Lattice, we value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights and values, and what they bring to the workplace. Applications are welcome from all qualified candidates.