Senior Buyer

About Marvell

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities. 

At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead. 

Your Team, Your Impact

As part of Marvell's Singapore Procurement team, you will play a key role in enabling the company's semiconductor supply chain operations across the APAC region. The Purchasing team is responsible for sourcing and procuring wafers, materials, and services that directly support Marvell's product manufacturing and revenue delivery.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain Planning, Finance, Operations and Engineering as well as external suppliers, to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement. This is an opportunity to be part of a high-impact global team at one of the world's leading semiconductor companies, where your work directly influences product availability and business outcomes.
You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, help shape supplier relationships, and play an active role in Marvell's broader supply chain resilience strategy — making a tangible difference in how the company delivers cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide.

What You Can Expect

• Timely execution of purchase requisitions to purchase orders

• Collate purchase orders and purchase requisitions to order materials, goods and supplies

• Monitor, expedite and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of supplies

• Lead sourcing efforts and negotiate with suppliers for best cost and terms

• Drive and support cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives

• Manage supplier performance through regular reviews, scorecards, and corrective action follow-ups

• Support NPI (New Product Introduction) procurement activities in coordination with engineering and planning teams

• Ensure compliance with Marvell's purchasing policies, approval matrices, and audit requirements

• Collate and analyze spend data for reporting and management review

• Liaise with planning, finance, and operations teams on procurement matters

• Any other assigned tasks related to purchasing activities

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant experience in supply chain or purchasing functions, preferably in a semiconductor or electronics manufacturing environment with a Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or equivalent; other disciplines will be considered

• Good engineering knowledge on NPI and Production support in semiconductor and experience in contract review, supplier qualification, and vendor performance management

• Proven track record in cost reduction, cost avoidance, or total cost of ownership (TCO) improvement

• Proficiency in Windows OS, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle or similar preferred

• Good knowledge of supply chain, purchasing processes and related functions

• Understanding of import/export regulations and trade compliance requirements relevant to APAC procurement

• Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to influence outcomes and comfortable presenting to and engaging with internal stakeholders and suppliers

This role is eligible to participate in Marvell's bonus and equity plans, including a new hire equity grant and annual equity refreshers, ensuring you are rewarded for your contributions and remain invested in the company's long-term success.

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements

With competitive compensation and great benefits, you will enjoy our workstyle within an environment of shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity. We’re dedicated to giving our people the tools and resources they need to succeed in doing work that matters, and to grow and develop with us. For additional information on what it’s like to work at Marvell, visit our Careers page.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Interview Integrity 

To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.

These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.

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