Supplier Program Manager

About the Role: 

The Supplier Program Manager is a leader who understands advanced Supply Chain concepts and best-known methods to mitigate material supply risks while ensuring Brooks’ Continuity of Supply (COS) across our materials supply chain with Suppliers located in Southeast Asia region.  

Based out of our Greenfield manufacturing facility in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, in this role you will team effectively with our procurement, manufacturing, quality, and product departments to efficiently execute project deliverables on time within the dynamic SEMI equipment manufacturing environment here at Brooks Automation. 

Work Location: Onsite – Johor Bahru. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the efficient transition of Brooks programs and related materials to the Brooks Johor facility 

• Effective communicator with Brooks suppliers in region and internationally to assure we receive high quality materials, competitive pricing & on time deliveries 

• Coordinate cross-functional resources and the related Supplier(s) as needed for the timely resolution of material escalations including production, quality, delivery requests 

• Closely manage the material procurement process from RFQ to purchase order placement to material receipt on Brooks’ receiving dock 

• Lead in an environment of change, continuous process improvement, and business acceleration 

• Recognize Copy Exact material requirements in SEMI and other industries -- from First Article Inspection through Production 

• Any other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or Technical discipline.  

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in Program Management & leading cross functional teams with at least 3 years of experience with Supplier Relationship and Sourcing Management; experience and knowledge of SEMI Equipment manufacturing desirable 

• Program Management Leadership - self-motivated to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with minimal direction, ability to provide clarity and drive timely initiatives/programs results. 

• Understanding of the materials order management cycle – RFQ through Materials Procurement & Delivery  

• Must have experience with international purchasing and sourcing including ability to interact and work with teams which are geographically dispersed; prefer experience with supply base in Southeast Asia. 

• Strong background in materials management including familiar with material commodities including metals machining, sheet metal fabrication, electronic components, cables, gas distribution components, preferably used in the SEMI industry 

• Familiar with reading technical drawings and specifications stored in Agile or other similar tools 

• Program Management experience and/or PMI certification preferred 

• Lean Six Sigma Training and/or Certification preferred 

• Demonstrated strong analytical, negotiation and communication (verbal & written) skills, working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project. 

• Occasional travel required, including international ​ 

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.  

• Opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing facility.  

• Dynamic and innovative work environment.  

• Career advancement opportunities within a global company. 

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