Supply Chain Purchasing Specialist

Position Detail
- Supply Chain Purchasing Specialist- Posting Date : 01 Oct 2025 | Closing Date :30 Dec 2025_SSMC (Systems on Silicon Manufacturing Company Pte. Ltd.) is a Joint Venture between NXP and TSMC. We offer flexible and cost-effective semiconductor fabrication solutions by maintaining fully equipped SMIF cleanroom environment, 100% equipment automation and proven wafer-manufacturing processes.We’re looking for innovative, passionate, and talented people like you to join our team.We’re searching for a **Purchasing** **Specialist** to be part of our **Materials and Sourcing, Supply Chain**Department diverse team of talent.**What you will be working on**:
- To manage, negotiate and measure performance of Direct Material (DM) & Indirect Material (IDM) suppliers
- To execute the strategy to achieve the Department KPIs in the following areas DM & IDM % cost reduction
- Inventory Management
- To perform purchasing function to ensure compliance to SOP & Internal Control Compliance (SOX)
- To identify and drive new projects relating to green procurement & continuous improvement
- To co-work and collaborate with Parent companies on common interest
- To work cross-functionally with fab users on projects to meet company goals
- DM & IDM
o Responsible for direct material (production & test wafer) and indirect material (reticle) purchaseso Develop purchasing and sourcing strategies for DM & IDM for continuous cost reduction, supply assurance & business continuity planso Responsible for presenting and recommend to Management on any matters related to the commodityo Identify suppliers that meet SSMC’s needs and form cross function team with end users to jointly select & develop supplierso Review and manage the supplier base to ensure consistency with the sourcing strategy developedo Perform regular performance review with supplier to drive continuous improvement from supplierso Prepare and lead negotiation contractual agreement with supplierso Administer ongoing supplier management program (SRS)o Responsible for implementation of contract and guidelines for users on how to deploy contracto Identify and initiate program for continuous improvement for cost reduction & supply continuityo Develop and manage inventory to meet company business objectiveso Ensure on-time material supply for wafer startso Ensure zero supply chain interruptions on all materials to the fabo Review SOPs and update on annual basiso Review and approve of Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders- Project
o Managing on-going long-term contracts with supplierso To provide guidelines for users to deploy contracto To drive improvement projects (Cost, Productivity and Quality)- To handle audits (Internal and external) to ensure compliance

**More about you**:

- Degree in Engineering / Science
- Preferably 1-2 years purchasing experience
- Preferably 5 years purchasing experience in a frontend semiconductor plant for Senior Position
- Fab Operations experience is a bonus
- Proficiency in MS Excel
- Highly flexible and adaptive to fast past environment
- Strong understanding of SAP system
- Conversant in both English and Mandarin
- Able to analyze financial reports
- Analytical and possess strong understanding of global market knowledge
SSMC is firmly committed to upholding equal employment opportunities for all individuals. We strictly adhere to the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP), the Singapore Food Safety and Security Act 2025 (FSSA 2025), and the Singapore Code of Advertising Practice. All qualified applicants will receive non-discriminatory consideration for employment on the basis of merit and regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability, or any other attributes as protected by the relevant laws.**Specialization**
**Engineering - Process

**Type of Employment**
**Permanent

**Minimum Experience**
**1 Year

**Work Location**
**Singapore