Sr. Procurement Manager -Ai Projects

In accordance with rapid AI market demand, procurement from outsourcing suppliers has been increasing. To develop supply chain sourcing new/existing suppliers in high-speed actions are required. This role is required to coordinate with product groups, internal stakeholders, external suppliers, also within procurement team. Support head of procurement on those special projects. In addition, this procurement position is becoming more important in the current market situation. The scale of procurement is expected to continue to grow in the future. Key Responsibilities 1. Support head of procurement on those special projects 2. Coordinate with internal stakeholders and within procurement team 3. Category management Responsible for management of suppliers in the allocated category. Building relationships with suppliers and coordinating with related internal departments. 4. Project related specific supplier commercial contact Procurement strategy planning. Price negotiation with suppliers. Negotiation to secure capacity (Management and issuance of long-term demand forecast, securing capacity allocation from suppliers). Lead contracts on commercial conditions with suppliers. 5. Cost analysis and control Benchmarking price between assigned suppliers and market/competitor price. Reporting spending/saving. 6. Support as Global Procurement team Communication with global stakeholders. 7. Project Development Responsible for communication with component and module suppliers. Control key milestone during project execution. Conduct daily follow-ups and clarify technical specifications and commercial forecasts internally. Negotiate investment plans and finalize agreements with strategic suppliers. Master’s Degree in a related field is required. Experience in semiconductor industry is required. Above 15 years + of Experience in assembly or module manufacturing companies is required. Excellent verbal and written skills in English required. Good communication skills are recommended. Strong analytical skills and independent capability. Process oriented and structured in thinking and execution. Above 3 years + of procurement or sales experience in foundry or OSAT companies is plus.     Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier . With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future. At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives. We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process. Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us? Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our  Diversity & Inclusion Statement .