Senior Analyst, Procurement

Location: Ipoh or Penang, Malaysia

Our Team:

Semtech Corporation is a leading supplier of high-quality analog and mixed-signal semiconductors for high-end consumer, enterprise computing, communications, and industrial equipment. As our future market opportunities have increased in recent years, we have continued to invest in disruptive analog platforms and have created innovative new solutions for a wide range of leading edge products.

Job Summary:

Senior Analyst is responsible to support the Procurement Team to conduct the following detailed roles and responsibilities: -

Responsibilities:

• Acquire, review & analyze quotes from suppliers/contract manufacturers(EMS). Ensure that the PIRs (Purchase Info Records) are accurately reflected in SAP quotes database
• Aggressively follow-up for timely feedback from supplier’s and review quotes to achieve cost objectives
• Work with other stakeholders to compile and prepare audit documents.
• Analyze spending patterns, track savings and Identify opportunities for costs savings. Devise plans and execute to achieve the savings
• Publish regular purchase activities and cost savings reports for management review
• Ability to participate, engage, adapt and be a team player in a problem solving situation/project
• Support Business Units (BUs) and functional groups with RFQs, NPI’s, factory transfer related activities and compilation of inputs for QBR’s and Operation Reviews
• Routinely analyze PIRs, Supplier’s Quotes & POs for 3-way match. Work with functional groups to correct any anomalies. Work with finance team to resolve PO price variances
• Contact suppliers to resolve price, quality and delivery or invoice issues.
• Work with legal and superior to review negotiated contracts and terms of business with suppliers
• Analyze BOM (bill of material) costs across suppliers and prepare RFQ. Identify areas and opportunities for cost reductions and negotiate accordingly
• Prepare and manage communication of monthly forecast with suppliers
• Publish list of Excess material & Equipment for resell/scrap to brokers and follow through resell process and the proceeds to the company
• Maintain monthly material receiving plan and resolve GR/IR issues
• Cultivate, maintain and manage supplier relationships with professionalism and good communications.
• Be able to lead the team in ISO audit
• Over time develop necessary skills in the following area:-

  Releasing purchase orders, negotiation, monitor PO activities, and proactively address/close aging PO’s

  Support NPI Manager with new project development from concept, FAMC analysis to mass production launch

  Review and report Component Lifetime and project risks

  Coordinate and track EOL/PCN notifications from suppliers with project stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Manufacturing or Supply Chain Management. Master’s degree is a Plus
• 5+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Procurement area, Semiconductor/Electronics Manufacturing Background is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Strong Excel skills with ability to generate and analyze data with Pivot’s and database applications
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP)
• Strong verbal and written communications skills, multicultural understanding and multi-tasking skills.
• Solid judgment with ability to make good decisions. Good business ethics and an understanding of legal contracts

Basic knowledge of ISO