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

Company


European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC)

Location


Germany-Dresden

Career Area


Materials Management

Job Type


Engineer / Admin

Employment Type


Regular

Posted


Aug 11, 2026

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.

Job Responsibilities

1. 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.

2. Supplier Partnership Management: Build and nurture long-term strategic relationships with a global supplier base to secure high-quality materials and services.

3. Commercial Negotiation: Lead commercial negotiations, drive total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization, and actively manage commercial risks.

4. Performance Monitoring: Evaluate and manage supplier performance against key quality, delivery, cost, and risk metrics to ensure full contract compliance.

5. Risk & Supply Resilience: Proactively identify and resolve supplier-related issues, including delivery disruptions and quality deviations, using data-driven preventive actions.

6. Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate closely with engineering, fab operations, finance, and HQ procurement teams to align sourcing activities with production budgets and timelines.

7. Process Excellence: Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to streamline procurement workflows and scale up supply chain operations.

8. Governance & ESG: Ensure strict compliance with all internal policies, contractual obligations, trade laws, and ESG standards across all purchasing activities.

Job Qualifications

Required:

1. Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, IT, or a related field.

2. Experience: Minimum of 4 years of strategic procurement or supply chain experience within an international industrial setting.

3. Negotiation Skills: Proven track record in commercial negotiations, contract management, and strategic supplier evaluation.

4. Languages: Proficiency in English (C1) and German (C1) is required for seamless collaboration with local and global stakeholders.

5. Mindset: Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail in contract review, and the ability to coordinate multiple complex projects simultaneously.

6. International Onboarding: Willingness to complete an intensive training of 3-6 months at TSMC Taiwan.

Nice to have:

1. Industry Knowledge: Prior experience in the semiconductor, chemical, or advanced materials industry.

2. Certifications: Professional supply chain or procurement certifications (e.g., APICS CPIM/CSCP, ISM CPSM).

3. Global Mindset: Experience in collaborating with Asian business environments; Mandarin language skills are a plus.

Why Join ESMC?

1. Help build a completely new semiconductor manufacturing site in Europe.

2. Work in a highly international environment with colleagues across the world.

3. Shape processes instead of maintaining existing structures.

4. Participate in global projects and cross-functional collaboration.

Each journey starts with a first step.

Joining ESMC at this early stage will provide you with the unique opportunity to actively shape the future of the fab in Dresden, boost your career and put your true potential to the test. You will be working in a fast paced, international startup environment whilst at the same time having access to the experience, talent, and resources of the largest and most advanced semiconductor manufacturer in the world, TSMC. You have ample opportunities to learn about TSMC Operations, Digital Transformation, and various advanced Facilities related topics, both in Taiwan and other sites around the world.

Behind the world's most advanced technology are real people with real passion. Our success is fueled by our core values: Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust (ICIC).

At ESMC we believe in the power of inclusive leadership and passion. We demonstrate this in our commitment to our people vision: create an inclusive environment to inspire passion and enable the best in YOU.

It is the policy of ESMC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, ethnic and national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.