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Headquartered in Herzogenrath, Germany, we hold the #1 market position in each of the markets we serve and build some of the industry’s most sophisticated high-tech systems. What sets us apart is how we combine deep technology focus, customer orientation and speed of innovation with strong team spirit, agility and a collaborative company culture. Learn more at www.aixtron.com.\nAIXTRON’s new manufacturing & engineering hub in Malaysia\nWe are building a new greenfield manufacturing and engineering hub in Batu Kawan, Penang. The site will provide a state-of-the-art cleanroom environment for assembly & test of our high-end systems and will contribute to engineering the next generation of products. Operations are planned to start in 2027 with rapid ramp-up. Beyond technology, the new location is designed as a modern workplace with state-of-the art office and amenities - built to foster collaboration and a strong focus on people’s wellbeing.\nWho we are looking for\nWe are looking for purpose-driven builders: hands-on professionals with entrepreneurial spirit who enjoy setting up structures, improving processes and taking ownership in a fast-moving environment. As pioneers of our Malaysia site, you will help to shape not only your function, but also how we work together locally - while being connected to a global team of around 1,000 employees from ~60 nationalities across Asia, Europe and the US. We offer competitive benefits, outstanding technical expertise, development opportunities and training.\nResponsibilities\n\nThis role is responsible for the operational execution of purchasing activities for projects, ensuring material availability by managing purchase orders, driving on-time delivery (OTD), and proactively resolving supply disruptions. This role will work closely with the Category Purchasing teams, executing against established frame agreements and supplier panels.\nDrive procurement activities within projects, ensuring alignment between project requirements, sourcing strategies and overall business objectives.\nCollaborate closely with Engineering during early project phases to identify, evaluate and onboard suitable suppliers, considering total cost of ownership (TCO), technical requirements and category strategies.\nEnsure timely supplier and material qualification in line with project timelines, proactively managing risks related to availability, lead times and readiness for production.\nDrive cost optimization initiatives within projects by identifying savings opportunities and supporting value engineering measures in close cooperation with cross-functional teams (Engineering, SCM, Quality).\nAct as the central interface between project teams, suppliers and procurement functions, ensuring transparent communication and aligned decision-making across all stakeholders.\nManage and secure material availability for projects by coordinating demand, supplier commitments and delivery plans, ensuring adherence to critical milestones.\nProactively identify supply risks and bottlenecks, implementing mitigation measures and escalating critical topics to relevant stakeholders to safeguard project execution.\nSupport supplier development, transfer and localization initiatives as part of project execution, ensuring successful implementation and long-term supply stability.\nEnsure that all procurement activities within projects comply with contractual frameworks, internal policies and procurement standards, while contributing to process improvements.\nMonitor supplier performance within projects (delivery, quality, responsiveness) and initiate corrective actions where necessary to ensure project success.\nQualifications and Skills Required \nBachelor’s degree in Business Administration,Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, SupplyChain, or related disciplines.\nAt least 3 years of hands-on experience from sourcing to order fulfillment for a defined category in manufacturing companies.\nFamiliarity with semiconductor supply chain is preferred.\nAbility to read and interpret basic engineering drawings and BOMs.\nFamiliar with contract law, incoterms, import/export regulations.\nInteract confidently with suppliers with good communication and negotiation skills\nStrong follow-up sense and skilled in multiple tasks/projects with time/priority planning.\nGood proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and ERP system, SAP is preferred.\nFluent in English; Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin proficiency is a plus.\nWorking Conditions & Environment\n·Role based at AIXTRON Malaysia Sdn. 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