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ソーシングスペシャリスト/ Sourcing Specialist

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A multinational semiconductor company is looking for a Sourcing Specialist. The selected candidate will identify and develop suppliers for semiconductor equipment and materials, monitor market and technology trends, strengthen strategic supplier partnerships, and improve supply chain resilience.

Responsibilities:

  • Collect and analyse semiconductor assembly industry and market dynamics, including high-end equipment and materials in the Japanese semiconductor market
  • Monitor market, technology, and competitor developments and provide information on equipment and material capabilities in the advanced packaging market
  • Support Business Units and site R&D teams with timely technology and supplier information to optimise processes and accelerate process iteration
  • Expand and optimise the Japanese supplier pool for advanced technology equipment and materials
  • Identify core suppliers and develop strategic cooperation to strengthen supply chain resilience
  • Promote and accelerate core sourcing projects and strategic partnerships in advanced technology
  • Expand supplier resources for secondary materials and spare parts
  • Improve equipment and material delivery times, particularly for key spare parts and secondary materials facing supply bottlenecks

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • 3-8 years of experience in engineering within the semiconductor industry, particularly in materials or equipment
  • Professional level Japanese and English

About the Company:

A global semiconductor technology and manufacturing services company specialising in advanced packaging and testing solutions. Its services span semiconductor package design, wafer processing, assembly and final testing, supporting applications across automotive, computing, communications, consumer electronics and other advanced technology sectors.

Keywords:

ソーシング, 調達, 半導体, 半導体装置, 半導体材料, サプライチェーン, サプライヤー管理, サプライヤー開発, 高度パッケージング, 先端技術, 市場分析, 競合分析, スペアパーツ, 二次材料, 戦略的調達, サプライチェーンレジリエンス, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: KC9VVC

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Procurement & Supply Chain

Focus: Procurement

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥5,000,000 - ¥12,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: KC9VVC-8946ADA6

Date posted: 22 September 2026

Consultant: Eduardo Dolz