Procurement Engineer

You will be joining Aether Semiconductors, a dynamic startup dedicated to addressing complex design challenges in various industries. The company emphasizes innovative thinking, expert collaboration, and unwavering commitment to excellence to provide customized solutions for clients. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies and methodologies, we offer services from design consulting to custom solutions and prototyping. Our mission is to foster a thriving semiconductor ecosystem in India through strategic partnerships with industry leaders and academia, promoting innovation, cutting-edge research, and nurturing a skilled workforce for sustained technological excellence. If you are passionate about progress and possibilities, come join us on this exciting journey! As a Procurement Engineer, your primary responsibility will be sourcing precision components crucial to equipment design and manufacturing in the semiconductor or high-tech equipment industries. You will interpret complex engineering drawings and BOMs to identify procurement needs, source high-precision components like vacuum chambers, RF generators, motion control systems, and sensors, issue RFQs, evaluate bids, and select vendors. Negotiating with domestic and international suppliers on pricing, lead time, and terms will be a key aspect of your role. Working closely with R&D, design, and production teams to ensure technical compatibility is essential. Additionally, you will manage supplier performance in terms of quality, delivery, and responsiveness, maintain procurement records, ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations, and identify cost reduction and supply chain optimization opportunities. To excel in this role, you should have a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering, along with at least 3 years of procurement experience in semiconductor or precision equipment manufacturing. Strong knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and materials is required, and familiarity with cleanroom-grade components and vacuum technology is a plus. Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems such as SAP or Oracle, as well as MS Excel, is expected. Preferred skills include experience in global sourcing, understanding of ISO, Six Sigma, or lean manufacturing practices, and technical certifications in procurement/supply chain management. If you are a detail-oriented individual with strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills, and are keen on contributing to a growing and innovative team, we encourage you to apply now and be a part of our journey towards technological excellence and innovation in the semiconductor industry.,