Senior Manager Procurement Engineering

#WeAreIn for jobs that impact everyone’s life Your steady execution, creative problem solving, and commitment to quality create a foundation that allows innovation to happen and success to grow. As a Senior Manager Procurement Engineering on our Corporate Functions team, you ensure processes run efficiently, you bring clarity, and dependable support to the heart of the company. Are you in? Your role Key responsibilities in your new role Develop and execute the global gas category strategy in close cooperation with Procurement Category Management with priority on supply security and financial impact for Infineon Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Procurement to continuously enhance supply security, cost competitiveness, operational excellence and quality performance Act as the primary technical interface to key gas suppliers, fostering strategic partnerships and actively driving supplier performance, productivity improvements and technology development including technical visits and supplier audits onsite Define and negotiate technical material specifications with suppliers and drive qualification and implementation activities across manufacturing sites and supplier networks Identify, evaluate, and implement innovative technologies and best-in-class solutions, while driving process improvements and optimizing information/working flows between Frontend and Procurement Drive the resolution of critical supplier, supply chain and operational challenges, taking a hands-on approach and engaging directly in operational execution when required to safeguard business continuity, manufacturing performance and customer commitments Your profile Qualifications and skills to help you succeed  A degree in Material Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or a similar field of interest At least 10 years working experience in material engineering, technical supplier management, process development and/or chip manufacturing – preferably within the (Frontend) semiconductor industry Very good English communication skills (German is a plus) Strategic mindset for roadmap and portfolio planning in consideration with Infineon’s cost and quality requirements and vision Stakeholder relationship management with ambition and network mentality Good presentation skills and ability to describe complex situations understandably Self-motivation to act as a team player working (remote) with a global team in Europe and Asia #WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization. As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener. Are you in? We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone. We strive to create the best Infineon for everyone by embracing diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants for who they are and offer a workplace built on trust, openness, respect and equal opportunity.  Our hiring decisions are based on skills and experience. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Please let your recruiter know if you need any accommodations during the interview process. Learn more about our various contact channels and about Diversity & Inclusion at Infineon.