Junior Expansion Project Analyst – Global Supply Management

About GF 

GlobalFoundries® Inc. (GF®) is one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers. GF redefines innovation and semiconductor manufacturing by developing and delivering feature-rich process technology solutions with leading performance in all growth markets. GF offers a unique mix of design, development and manufacturing services. With a talented and diverse team and manufacturing locations in the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted technology provider to its global customers. GF employs approximately 13,000 people, including more than 3,000 in Dresden, Germany.

For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Introduction 

As Junior Expansion Project Analyst, you will support procurement activities for manufacturing equipment, materials, and services for GlobalFoundries’ Dresden operations. You will work closely with the CAPEX Project Manager, Operations, Engineering, Facilities, Planning, Finance, and Global Supply Management to ensure effective coordination, documentation, and execution. The role focuses on supporting fab-expansion sourcing activities, tracking procurement deliverables, and coordinating material requirements to help achieve project schedule, budget, and operational-readiness targets. 

Your Job 

• Support procurement workstreams across the Equipment and Materials Commodity teams and fab-expansion stakeholders. 
• Maintain project plans, action lists, meeting minutes, sourcing documentation, and procurement schedules. 
• Assist with requests for quotation, bid comparisons, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and contract documentation. 
• Track equipment, material, and service requirements against project milestones and budgets. 
• Coordinate material demand, specifications, quantities, and delivery dates with Engineering, Operations, Planning, Facilities, and suppliers. 
• Monitor purchase-order confirmations, production status, logistics, deliveries, and material availability. 
• Support sourcing strategies and commercial negotiations by preparing cost analyses, supplier data, and negotiation materials. 
• Maintain procurement reports and dashboards covering commitments, savings, risks, deliveries, and open actions. 
• Follow up with suppliers regarding quotations, documentation, capacity, lead times, and schedule commitments. 
• Identify and escalate potential equipment or material shortages, delivery delays, cost deviations, and supply risks. 
• Support the qualification and onboarding of new material suppliers. 
• Coordinate samples, technical documentation, quality requirements, and approvals for project-related materials. 
• Assist with contract administration, change orders, claims, invoice discrepancies, and commercial documentation. 
• Ensure procurement documentation and activities comply with applicable Environmental, Health, Safety, Security, and regulatory requirements. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master's degree in Engineering, Science, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field
• Good command of English and German, both written and verbal (C1)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with data and translate findings into clear conclusions
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a structured manner
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Interest in working in a technical, manufacturing, and project-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• First practical experience through internships, working student positions, university projects, or similar experience in project management, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, or a related area
• Basic understanding of project management, procurement, supply chain, or supplier management processes
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing or another high-tech manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with materials, technical specifications, or quality requirements in a manufacturing environment

We Offer 

The position is limited for 2 years and to be filled as soon as possible.

Attractive compensation components:   

13th month salary, bonus payments, assistance with relocation to Dresden.  

Flexible working time arrangements:   

Family friendly part-time models, trust flextime, salary conversion into free time.

Diverse opportunities for further development:   

Career stages for every job, internal qualification offers, promotion of external educational qualifications.

Focus on your health:   

On-site gym and beach volleyball court, bike leasing, subsidized employee restaurant.

Corporate culture:   

Cooperation at eye level - everyone is on first name terms with us, budget for individual team events, social commitment via GlobalGives.

Diversity is part of our corporate DNA. For this reason, we would like to encourage women in particular to apply for a job with us. As we value equal opportunities and inclusion is particularly important to us, we welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The job advertisement refers up to pay grade ENG/IC1 at GlobalFoundries ETV.