Murata Finland is developing leading edge gyroscope and accelerometer safety-critical sensors for global automotive, industrial and healthcare markets. We believe that the tiniest things can have the greatest impact. With our innovative sensor technology, cars remain in their lanes, people’s hearts keep beating and bridges do not collapse.
We are now looking to strengthen our Strategic Sourcing team in Vantaa by welcoming a Sourcing Manager – ASIC and Packaging area. If you are passionate about strategic sourcing and eager to work independently in a role that spans across global networks and diverse stakeholders, this could be the perfect fit for you.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL AS A SOURCING MANAGER:

• Demonstrated experience of working in global Sourcing/Procurement/Strategic Sourcing area, and experience of working directly with suppliers in an international environment.
• Demonstrated semiconductor material sourcing experience and knowledge.
• Capability for strategic thinking and demonstrated category strategy creation and execution.
• Good negotiation, interaction and communication skills being able to influence people.
• Carry out multiple tasks simultaneously but understanding the big picture and focus on the essentials.
• Capability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Self-driven professional to take ownership of own area.
• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in business or technical area.
• Excellent English language skills.
  A final role is defined considering a professional profile of a selected person. This is a permanent, full-time employment contract and the start date is negotiable. This role requires readiness to travel globally frequently.

WHAT YOU WILL DO?

Your main responsibilities are related to ASIC and semiconductor packaging materials sourcing. Your role is vital in co-operating with large internal stakeholders and external supplier network with competitive terms, ensuring that Murata’s production lines have the materials they need — on time, at the right cost, and meeting the highest quality standards. You will also have an opportunity to work in a truly global and cross-functional role with wide visibility and develop further in commercial activities and strategic management of suppliers.

YOUR ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACTIVITIES:

• Be responsible for sourcing in ASIC as well as semiconductor packaging materials such as housing/leadframe.
• Create a strong supplier base in your sourcing responsibility area with the best terms.
• Lead and facilitate cross-functional category teams.
• Create, maintain and execute sourcing category strategy in the responsibility area.
• Lead supplier commercial, agreement and contract negotiations.
• Comprehend suppliers’ technology roadmaps, global supply market and benchmarking against other industries/solutions.
• Manage and execute cost reduction activities with suppliers.
• Plan, steer and develop supplier performance and relationships on continuous bases.
• Ensure that activities meet all relevant regulations and legal requirements.
• Manage and drive resolution of supplier issues and involve other functions in issue resolution and supplier development as needed.