Front-end Equipment, Spares

Position description

**Posting title**:

- Front-End Equipment, Spares & Maintenance Buyer H/F M/F

**Regular/Temporary**:

- Regular

**Job description**:

- As one of the world’s largest semiconductor companies, STMicroelectronics is experiencing a rapid growth of the business to become a +$20bn business in the coming years. In conjunction with the growth objectives, STMicroelectronics’ long-term commitment to sustainability dates back to 1993 and is a core value for the company. STMicroelectronics has committed to become Carbon Neutral by 2027.
- STMicroelectronics employees more than 50,000 people worldwide based in 80 offices across 35 countries worldwide. The business services over 200,000 customers.
- The company is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and is publicly traded since 1994 on the New York, Paris and Milan Stock Exchanges. STMicroelectronics operates a global manufacturing network of 14 sites with 65% of the group headcount sitting within the function. A further 17.5% of the business are employed within R&D.
- We are looking for a Front-End Equipment, Spares & Maintenance Buyer based in Rousset area near Aix-en-Provence, a key role in our Global Procurement Department.
- Your main opportunities will be to:

- Manage the procurement of Equipment, Spare parts and Services in Front End semiconductor manufacturing environment through procurement processes.
- Manage the relationship with suppliers including negotiation and troubleshooting in case of issues related to the delivery of the goods and services, at local level.
- In addition specifically manage one or several Key supplier relationship, at company level.
- Manage the day-to-day relationship with Rousset plant End Users, Planning, Quality Assurance Dept.
- Ensure Compliance with company procedures, local and international regulations
- Contribute to group continuous improvement initiatives/projects in a supporting capacity (i.e.: cost savings, ERP deployments, Category C suppliers outsourcing, Purchasing Administration centralization).

**Profile**:

- At least 5 years of experience in industrial purchasing or industrial maintenance
- Education: Strategic Purchasing master’s degree or engineering master’s degree
- Soft skills:

- Strong relationship management skills
- Negotiation Techniques
- Good communication, presentation skills
- Good adaptability & flexibility
- Good knowledge of contract law
- Solid financial and business acumen
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic & demanding environment.
- Sense of Urgency and ability to prioritize.
- Competences in software expected: SAP Ariba, Microsoft Office (Excel, Power point, Word)

Position location

**Job location**:

- Europe, France, Rousset

**Education level required**:

- 5 - Master degree

**Experience level required**:

- 6-10 years

**Languages**:

- English (2- Business fluent)
- French (3- Advanced)

Requester

**Desired start date**:

- 01/06/2023