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Line Manager: Senior Manager Category Purchasing

About AIXTRON

AIXTRON is a technology and innovation-driven market leader in deposition equipment (MOCVD) for third-generation semiconductor materials such as GaN, SiC and GaAs—critical enablers for energy efficiency, data communications and AI infrastructure. Headquartered in Herzogenrath, Germany, we hold the #1 market position in each of the markets we serve and build some of the industry's most sophisticated high-tech systems. What sets us apart is how we combine deep technology focus, customer orientation and speed of innovation with strong team spirit, agility and a collaborative company culture. Learn more at www.aixtron.com.

AIXTRON's new manufacturing & engineering hub in Malaysia

We are building a new greenfield manufacturing and engineering hub in Batu Kawan, Penang. The site will provide a state-of-the-art cleanroom environment for assembly & test of our high-end systems and will contribute to engineering the next generation of products. Operations are planned to start in 2027 with rapid ramp-up. Beyond technology, the new location is designed as a modern workplace with state-of-the art office and amenities — built to foster collaboration and a strong focus on people's wellbeing.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for purpose-driven builders: hands-on professionals with entrepreneurial spirit who enjoy setting up structures, improving processes and taking ownership in a fast-moving environment. As pioneers of our Malaysia site, you will help to shape not only your function, but also how we work together locally — while being connected to a global team of around 1,000 employees from 60 nationalities across Asia, Europe and the US. We offer competitive benefits, outstanding technical expertise, development opportunities and training.

Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Planning

Develop & execute strategies for assigned global commodity groups, aligning with Engineering, Quality and Operations to achieve sustainable cost efficiency, supplier performance and long-term supply security; implement category strategies of lead buyers in Germany within your region.
Conduct global market analyses to identify sourcing opportunities, supplier innovations and cost optimization potential, and translate findings into sourcing strategies.
Drive cost reduction initiatives and contribute to value engineering activities in collaboration with technical and operational teams.

Strategic Sourcing

Manage the full sourcing process including supplier identification, RFQs, evaluation, selection and contract award, ensuring alignment with technical and commercial requirements.
Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with international suppliers, ensuring competitive total cost of ownership (TCO), high quality standards and reliable delivery performance.
Support supplier development, localization and transfer initiatives, ensuring smooth implementation and long-term supplier performance.

Supplier Management

Build, develop and optimize the supplier base to support current and future business needs, ensuring scalability, resilience and competitiveness.
Drive supplier performance management by monitoring quality, delivery and cost KPIs, conducting regular performance reviews and initiating improvement measures.
Support and participate in supplier audits and ensure compliance with quality, regulatory and company standards.

Risk & Compliance Management

Proactively identify supply risks related to capacity, lead times or quality, and implement mitigation actions to ensure continuity of supply.
Ensure all sourcing and procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards and legal requirements.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement data in SAP and support reporting and transparency across the organization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders (Engineering, Production, Quality, SCM) to align specifications, demand forecasts and sourcing strategies.

Qualifications And Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Supply Chain, or related disciplines.
At least 5 years of professional experience, thereof 3 years of hands-on experience in strategic category management for mechanical categories in manufacturing companies.
Familiarity with semiconductor supply chain is preferred.
Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings.
Familiar with contract law, incoterms, import/export regulations.
Interact confidently with suppliers with good communication and negotiation skills
Practical skills to handle multiple tasks/projects with time/priority planning.
Good proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and ERP system, SAP is preferred.
Fluent in English; Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin proficiency is a plus.

Working Conditions & Environment

Role based at AIXTRON Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Majority of the work is at Batu Kawan site.
Visits to supplier locations will be requested as needed.
Occasional travel, to Headquarters in Germany or other regional sites.

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(Senior) Category Purchasing Executive Mechanical