About the job
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Procurement Engineer to join our dynamic procurement team. In this role, you will play a critical part in driving end-to-end procurement operations, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring seamless project delivery across active hardware and test development initiatives.
As our company navigates a fast-moving market with expanding hardware vendors, new tester suppliers, OSAT partnerships, and lower-cost alternative component sourcing, your technical and commercial expertise will directly impact project timelines and cost efficiency. You will be instrumental in negotiating competitive spot pricing, optimizing lead times, and building strong vendor relationships to achieve cost savings while maintaining high standards of delivery reliability. This role offers strong growth potential to expand into a broader strategic procurement position within the organization.
Key responsibilities
Track project lead times and monitor ETD/ETA schedules to ensure critical project timelines stay on track.
Manage product and equipment delivery schedules to prevent project slippage.
Engage with vendors, OSATs, and suppliers to negotiate competitive pricing, spot deals, and terms.
Actively source and evaluate alternative suppliers (e.g., hardware vendors, tester suppliers, socket alternatives, OSAT partners) to resolve capacity constraints and lower overall costs.
Drive cost-saving initiatives to meet organizational financial targets.
Coordinate export and import communications across different countries and liaise directly with freight forwarders.
Support Purchase Requisition (PR) and Purchase Order (PO) creation, routing, and approvals.
Maintain precise procurement records, documentation, and cost system data entries.
Follow up seamlessly with project owners and suppliers whenever RFQ demands or technical requirements change.
Support general procurement team activities and operational workflows.
Key Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field
Several years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supplier management or other related fields
Understanding of the market dynamics and commercial awareness relating to the semiconductor industry
Technical understanding of semiconductor products and services
The ability to navigate in a global matrix organization
Good written and verbal communication skills in English
Personal Skills
We are looking for self-starter, with the ability to work independently and proactively identify areas of improvement. The ideal candidate will have strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to effectively work cross functionally, strong decision-making skills and attention to detail. In addition you are well versed in negotiations and have the abilities for both analytical thinking and strategic vision.
Working for Nordic
Working at Nordic, you will be inspired and supported to develop yourself. Our teams enjoy a professional and informal working environment. We value and encourage the continuous development of skills and expertise to the highest levels. We are proud of our Norwegian heritage, our highly skilled international workforce, and our world-leading innovation.
We offer a variety of tasks and projects, and the possibility to work alongside some of the world’s most renowned experts within their field. We encourage our employees to question the established and innovate while expecting professionalism, commitment, and the will to learn.
Benefits
Competitive salary with short- and long-term incentive plan
Flexible working hours
Medical insurance
Family-friendly policies, insurances, and benefits
Practical details
Location: Zhubei, Taiwan
Please note that this position might be subject to a background check.
Nordic Semiconductor is a Norwegian fabless semiconductor company specializing in wireless communication technology that powers the Internet of Things (IoT). Nordic was established in 1983 and has more than 1500 employees across the globe. Our award-winning Bluetooth LE solutions pioneered ultra-low power wireless, making us the global market leader. Our technology range was later supplemented by ANT+, Thread and Zigbee, and in 2018 we launched our low power, compact LTE-M/NB-IoT cellular IoT solutions to extend the penetration of the IoT. The Nordic portfolio was further complemented by Wi-Fi technology and power management solutions in 2021.
Working for Nordic Semiconductor, you will be challenged and supported. Our teams enjoy a professional, informal working environment and we value and encourage continuous development of skills and expertise to the very highest levels, through in-house opportunities and external training. A close-knit, highly-skilled, international work-force, we are proud of our Norwegian heritage, world-leading innovation and professional excellence.
