Sr Manager, Indirect Procurement at FormFactor in Farmers Branch, TX

Forming Our Future together

FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FORM), is a leading provider of essential test and measurement technologies along the full semiconductor product life cycle — from characterization, modeling, reliability, and design de-bug, to qualification and production test. Semiconductor companies rely upon FormFactor’s products and services to accelerate profitability by optimizing device performance and advancing yield knowledge. The company serves customers through its network of facilities in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Rooted in our core values — Focus on the Customer, Ownership & Accountability, Respectfully & Effectively Communicate, and Motivate & Develop People — we foster an environment where diverse perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated. Everyone can make an impact here. Whether it's improving products, supporting customers, or positively influencing peers and the community, the contributions of our people matter.

Shift: The regular hours for this position are day shift.

Job Description:

The Sr Manager, Indirect Procurement is responsible for leading procurement execution and supplier management for non-BOM materials, service contracts and supporting services for semiconductor and probe card manufacturing operations.

This role works in conjunction with sourcing professionals and/or category owners, executing procurement strategies, managing supplier performance, and driving purchasing agreements to align with ramp and volume availability as well as supporting cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity outcomes. The position operates at global level, translating broader procurement strategy into execution plans and contributing input related to supplier risks, cost drivers, and short- to mid-term supply planning horizons.

This role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Sourcing and Planning to ensure supplier capability, material availability, and alignment with manufacturing requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Category Procurement & Execution

• Execute procurement strategies for assigned categories (e.g., indirect spend, facilities, construction, IT, manufacturing supplies and spare parts).
• Lead material and commodity qualification and bidding events in collaboration with Engineering to establish adequate supply, competitive pricing and capable suppliers and materials.
• Support contract negotiation, pricing alignment, and commercial terms execution in conjunction with sourcing, operations and direct material procurement.
• Identify and implement cost savings and value engineering opportunities aligned with total cost of ownership (TCO).

Supplier & Supply Chain Management

• Develop and manage supplier relationships within assigned categories, including strategic and high-risk suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance (delivery, quality, cost) and drive corrective actions as needed in collaboration with sourcing and operations.
• Support supplier segmentation and risk mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering on supplier qualification, capability validation, and issue resolution.

Semiconductor / Probe Card Manufacturing Support

• Align sourcing execution with probe card and systems manufacturing requirements across wafer fab, MEMS processing, assembly, and test.
• Ensure availability of support materials such as chem and gas, targets, reticles and process supplies
• Support manufacturing operations with adequate supply and availability if services and materials for any volume or ramp plan.
• Coordinate with planning and operations to prevent shortages and mitigate supply disruptions.

Cost, Performance & Operational Excellence

• Drive cost reduction, supplier performance improvements, and working capital optimization within assigned categories.
• Track and report procurement KPIs (cost savings, supplier performance, supply continuity metrics).
• Support implementation of procurement best practices, analytics, and process improvements.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems and data analysis tools to inform sourcing decisions.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Finance, and Logistics to align sourcing with production and business needs.
• Support NPI, capacity expansion, and supply readiness initiatives.
• Provide input on supplier risks, cost drivers, and market dynamics affecting assigned categories.

People Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop a team of buyers, procurement specialists, or category managers.
• Establish performance expectation and provide feedback for cross functional team members.
• Build team capability in procurement, negotiation, supplier management, and analytics.
• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience (adjusted from senior director expectations).
• Experience in semiconductor, probe card, MEMS, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement, supplier management, and cost optimization.
• Prior experience leading projects, categories, or small teams; people management experience preferred.
• APICS / ISM certification (CPSM, CPIM).
• Experience with global suppliers and multi-site manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with semiconductor materials, precision machining, and capital equipment sourcing.

Skills: Category Management, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiations, Cost Optimization, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Analysis, New Product Introduction (NPI), Probe Cards, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Procurement, Supplier Performance Management (PM), Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Risk Management, Supply Planning, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) .

Education & Experience: Minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 5 years experience; or equivalent work experience | Required .

FormFactor Benefits:

Benefits offered for this role include medical, dental, vision, EAP, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending and savings accounts, 401(k), ESPP and paid time off. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

FormFactor is an equal opportunity employer. FormFactor complies with all national, state, and local laws that seek to promote equal opportunities for any applicant or employee without regard to age, race, color, gender, gender identity/expression, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, military service, or any other legally protected characteristics. These protections apply to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, and compensation.

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