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Advantech

Edge computing platforms and AI solutions

IC Strategic Sourcer

Procurement & SourcingPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeLinkou District, TaiwanNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university-level education is required.
  • At least three years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain is required.
  • Experience in ICs, electronic components, or the semiconductor industry is preferred.
  • Ability to manage suppliers, negotiate, analyze costs, and manage supply risks is required.
  • Strong communication, cross-functional coordination, and problem-solving abilities are required.
  • Market awareness, initiative, and accountability are required, along with the ability to independently track and address significant issues.
  • Business-level English proficiency is required to communicate directly with international suppliers in meetings and written correspondence; listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency are specified as fluent.
  • Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and MRP is required; SAP experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop IC procurement and supplier strategies based on company product strategy and market trends.
  • Manage IC manufacturers and agents, including negotiations on pricing, contracts, lead times, allocations, and supply terms.
  • Monitor semiconductor market conditions and identify and address supply risks such as shortages, price increases, end-of-life notices, and product change notifications.
  • Develop and evaluate new suppliers and alternatives, and drive cost reductions, second sources, and improvements to supply risk.
  • Coordinate with research and development, product development, and quality teams to advance component introductions, supplier management, and resolution of significant issues.
  • Conduct regular supplier performance evaluations, business reviews, and CRP reviews, and plan strategic supplier partnerships.
  • Maintain procurement data and system information, and continuously improve procurement processes.

Desired Qualifications

  • SAP operational experience is preferred.

About the Company

Advantech

Edge computing platforms and AI solutions

Advantech provides IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms, focusing on edge computing and edge AI across five markets. It combines Edge Computing hardware, the WISE-IoT software platform, and sector-specific Edge AI solutions to run data processing and AI tasks close to where data is generated, with an orchestration model that connects hardware, software, and domain experts. Unlike competitors that only offer parts of the stack, Advantech delivers an integrated hardware-software ecosystem and a formal orchestration approach to enable industrial ecosystems and partner collaboration. Its goal is to enable an Intelligent Planet by expanding edge infrastructure, advancing industrial intelligence, and co-creating business ecosystems with partners.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Taipei, Taiwan
Founded
1983

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