Senior Procurement Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY We are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist! This person will join our Purchasing Team and would be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities related to spare parts repair, including vendor coordination, repair order processing, and turnaround tracking. This role ensures timely repair and availability of critical spare parts to support equipment uptime and continuous wafer production. The position would be day shift, Monday-Friday and is a fully-onsite position. Primary Job Responsibilities/Duties: Manage repair procurement cycle, including PR/PO creation, vendor selection, and order tracking for spare parts repair Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Maintenance, Warehouse) to prioritize repair needs based on equipment criticality Interface with repair vendors to obtain quotations, negotiate cost and lead time, and ensure timely turnaround Track repair status and maintain visibility of turnaround time (TAT) to minimize equipment downtime risk Expedite urgent repair orders and escalate supply or service issues as needed Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with procurement policies and approval workflows Maintain records of repair history, cost, and vendor performance for continuous improvement and cost optimization Support inventory control by aligning repair cycles with spare parts availability and safety stock strategy Other (Secondary) Job Duties: Support sourcing of alternative repair vendors and second-source qualification Assist in cost reduction initiatives and contract negotiations for repair services Contribute to process improvements in repair workflow and procurement efficiency Provide reporting on repair spend, TAT performance, and backlog status Support audit requirements (e.g., RBA, ISO) related to supplier management and documentation EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field required 3–5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or spare parts management, preferably in semiconductor or manufacturing environment Experience with repair/return (RMA), MRO procurement, or equipment spare parts is highly desirable Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP) and procurement workflows QUALIFICATIONS/OTHER REQUIREMENTS Strong coordination and communication skills to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and suppliers Ability to manage multiple priorities and urgent requests in a fast-paced environment Analytical mindset with attention to detail in tracking cost, lead time, and supplier performance Knowledge of inventory management concepts (e.g., safety stock, TAT, critical spares) is a plus EEO Statement: Jireh Semiconductor prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr