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Description
With over 600 employees, 40,000+ m² of production space, and revenues exceeding €250 million, Lapmaster Wolters is a trusted partner to global manufacturers. The company is now strategically expanding into advanced semiconductor packaging – one of the industry’s fastest-growing segments – driven by demand for heterogeneous integration, chiplet architectures, and next-generation compute platforms.
Job Title: Strategic Buyer
Location: Bangalore, India
Department: Supply chain – Semiconductor Equipment
Employment Type: Full-Time
ROLE OVERVIEW
As a Strategic Buyer, you will be responsible for managing both strategic sourcing activities and operational procurement execution to ensure seamless end-to-end material availability, cost efficiency, and supplier performance. You will act as a key interface between suppliers, engineering, production, quality, and logistics teams to ensure alignment of technical, commercial, and delivery requirements. The role combines strategic supplier development, sourcing strategy creation, and operational purchasing execution including order management and purchase-to-pay coordination. You will contribute to supply chain stability by ensuring reliable supplier performance, optimizing procurement processes, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement function.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES but not limited to:
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Manage end-to-end purchase-to-pay activities including purchase orders, delivery tracking, invoice verification, and complaint handling
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Own procurement execution for the complete machine BOM, ensuring all required components are identified and ordered.
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Review, consolidate, and place material orders ensuring optimal cost, quality, and delivery conditions.
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Ensure procurement coverage for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, automation, and other machine components. Maintain a clear view of ordered, pending, received, short, and open BOM items.
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Process technical and commercial inquiries from engineering and coordinate specifications with suppliers
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Coordinate directly with OEMs, authorized distributors, and suppliers to obtain quotations, availability, lead times, and delivery commitments.
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Negotiate pricing, delivery conditions, and contractual terms for technical and non-technical components
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Monitor supplier performance including delivery reliability, responsiveness, and quality compliance
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Manage supplier relationships including selection, evaluation, and long-term development of strategic suppliers
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Track OEM lead times closely and escalate potential delays that could impact machine build schedules.
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Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with cost reduction, risk mitigation, and supply security goals
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Maintain and update material master data and procurement parameters (e.g., lead times, lot sizes)
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Ensure compliance with internal procurement guidelines, quality requirements, and regulatory standards
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Coordinate with cross-functional teams (engineering, production, logistics, quality assurance) for procurement alignment
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Manage supplier escalations, delivery delays, and corrective action follow-ups
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Support risk management by identifying supply chain risks and implementing mitigation plans
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Drive process improvements and support digitalization and automation of procurement workflows
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Ensure timely resolution of supplier complaints and invoice-related discrepancies
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Support budget planning and procurement cost tracking activities
REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
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Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
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Strong understanding of both strategic sourcing and operational procurement processes
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Strong analytical thinking with ability to interpret data and make informed procurement decisions
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Commercial mindset with focus on cost optimization, value creation, and supply efficiency
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Strong negotiation skills with suppliers for pricing, contracts, and delivery terms
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured and disciplined manner
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Strong stakeholder management skills across technical and commercial functions
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Good understanding of manufacturing environments and technical product requirements
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Problem-solving ability with proactive escalation and resolution mindset
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Strong communication skills in international and cross-functional environments
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High attention to detail with strong process orientation and execution discipline
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Ability to work independently while ensuring follow-through and accountability
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Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and MS Office tools
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Adaptability to digital procurement tools and process automation initiatives
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Strong understanding of purchase-to-pay (P2P) processes
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Experience in supplier management, order processing, and procurement execution
QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a comparable qualification
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3–5 years of experience in operational procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain roles
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Exposure to supplier negotiation and contract management processes
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Business-fluent English skills
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Basic knowledge of German is an advantage
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Strong communication and negotiation skills
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Structured, independent, and proactive work style
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Strong teamwork skills and a confident demeanor when interacting with internal and external partners
WHAT WE OFFER
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Competitive compensation package aligned with industry benchmarks.
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A dynamic, collaborative, and innovation-driven work environment.
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Exposure to cutting-edge semiconductor equipment and advanced packaging technologies.
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Opportunities for professional growth within a globally recognised engineering organisation.
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A culture that values precision, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Lapmaster Wolters is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All hiring decisions are made solely on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business requirements.
Ready to engineer the future of semiconductor technology?
Apply today and discover why Lapmaster Wolters is a great place to build your career
Company Description:
Lapmaster International, LLC is a leading international precision machine tool builder headquartered in Chicago’s Northwest suburbs near O’Hare Airport. Our diverse team works with a broad variety of industries and technologies. Our technical expertise includes Motion Control, Robotics, Automation, Machine Design, and Application Engineering. Our customers include small, mid-sized and Fortune 100 companies in a variety of industries including Automotive, Aerospace, Semiconductor, Electronics, Bearings, Optics/Electro-optics, Pumps, Valves, Compressors, and Medical Devices. Our business model is to utilize leading technologies and exceptional engineering talent coupled with outstanding customer service to solve manufacturing and precision machining problems.
Since 1948, industry has relied on Lapmaster to solve the most challenging precision surfacing problems. With over 60 years of experience, Lapmaster has a proven history of successfully developing cost effective processing solutions for virtually any application requiring precision sizing, flatness, parallelism, roundness, straightness, or surface finish. Lapmaster serves the Fine Grinding, Advanced Materials, Precision Optics, Bore Honing and Finishing, Lapping/Polishing and Metallographic markets through an expanding network of sales and services offices located throughout the world. Sales and technical service is available either through local Lapmaster Sales Representative or through our main Sales and Technical Services Centers located in Mount Prospect, IL, Plymouth, UK, Chennai, India, Tokyo, Japan and Shenyang, China.
Competitive Benefits Package for Full Time employees:
- 401(k) with Matching
- Medical Insurance (Company contribution for Dependents)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Company Paid Life & AD&D
- Vacation, Sick, Holidays
- EAP
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO)
It is the policy at Lapmaster International to provide equal employment opportunities and affirmative action to all qualified individuals. All personnel actions, including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion of persons in all job titles, are administered without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, and all employment decisions are based solely on valid job requirements. In addition, employees and applicants are protected from harassment, threats, coercion, intimidation, or discrimination
Recruiter Policy:
Lapmaster International, LLC (aka Precision Surfacing Solutions) “the Company” has an internal recruiting function. The Company may supplement that internal capability from time to time with assistance from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and professional recruiters (Agency). Agencies are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact employees of the Company directly in an attempt to present candidates. The Company’s policy is for the internal recruiting team or other authorized personnel to present ALL candidates to hiring managers. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Lapmaster International, LLC from a third party, such as an Agency, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Company mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Company employees, or to the resume database will be considered Company property. Lapmaster International LLC, will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Lapmaster International LLC, will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.
