PMO/Procurement Program Sr. Manager, NPR Asia

PMO / Procurement Program Manager Location: ATSN Seremban, Malaysia Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Preferably Semiconductor Manufacturing / Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Position Summary We are seeking an experienced PMO / Procurement Program Manager to support manufacturing ramp activities and operational readiness across ATSN and ATCB manufacturing sites in Malaysia. This role will serve as the single point of contact (SPOC) for procurement program execution, ensuring alignment between sourcing, suppliers, planning, engineering, manufacturing, and factory leadership teams. The successful candidate will drive procurement governance, supplier coordination, production readiness tracking, and risk management to support increasing production volumes and business growth. This role is critical in ensuring supply continuity, execution visibility, and successful factory ramp-up within a fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Procurement PMO & Governance • Lead and coordinate end-to-end procurement PMO activities across: • BOM Materials • Equipment & Spare Parts • Indirect Materials & Services • Establish procurement governance, milestone tracking, issue management, and escalation processes • Monitor procurement schedules, supplier commitments, delivery timelines, and factory readiness milestones • Maintain procurement dashboards, risk registers, action trackers, and management reporting • Provide execution visibility and decision-support reporting to factory and regional leadership teams Supplier & Sourcing Coordination • Coordinate with sourcing teams, commodity managers, and suppliers to ensure material and equipment readiness • Track supplier performance and support recovery plans for critical delays or shortages • Proactively identify supply chain risks and drive mitigation actions • Ensure supplier KPI compliance including: • On-Time Delivery (OTD) • Lead Time Adherence • Service Responsiveness • Supply Continuity • Quality Performance • Support sourcing alignment with production ramp schedules and capacity expansion plans Production Readiness & Cross-Functional Leadership • Work closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Planning, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams • Drive cross-functional readiness reviews and execution tracking for factory ramp activities • Coordinate escalation management and recovery actions for supply disruptions • Ensure procurement readiness supports manufacturing output targets and customer commitments Reporting & Executive Reviews • Prepare weekly and monthly PMO reports covering: • Procurement status • Delivery performance • Supply risks • Mitigation plans • Production readiness milestones • Facilitate stakeholder meetings, operational reviews, and executive updates • Support management decision-making through analytical reporting and execution tracking Strategic Sourcing Support • Support development and execution of sourcing strategies aligned with: • Product roadmap • Package roadmap • Capacity expansion initiatives • Regional manufacturing growth plans Requirements Education • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field Experience • Minimum 10–15 years of experience in: • Semiconductor manufacturing • EMS manufacturing • Procurement PMO • Supply chain program management • Factory ramp or manufacturing operations • Strong understanding of semiconductor backend manufacturing environments • Experience managing multiple procurement commodities and supplier networks • Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations is preferred Technical Skills • Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems such as: • SAP • Oracle • Ariba • Strong project management and reporting capabilities • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for executive reporting and dashboard preparation Soft Skills • Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills • Excellent communication and presentation abilities • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills • Ability to manage escalations and drive issue resolution in a fast-paced environment Key Competencies • Program & Project Management • Procurement & Strategic Sourcing • Supplier Management • Production Readiness Planning • Risk & Escalation Management • Material Planning & Supply Continuity • Cross-Functional Coordination • Executive Dashboard Reporting Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated. Nexperia job adverts are Nexperia copyright © material and the word Nexperia® is a registered trademark. D&I Statement As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested. In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.