Senior Purchasing Agent
Fujifilm, Arizona City, AZ, United States
Position Overview
FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc. is a global leader in chemical solutions enabling the semiconductor industry. We are seeking a Senior Purchasing Agent for our Mesa, AZ facility.
The Role The Senior Purchasing Agent leads direct materials procurement across assigned categories and suppliers, ensuring alignment with sourcing strategies, cost objectives, and supply continuity requirements. The role owns supplier commercial execution—pricing accuracy, contract alignment, and performance management—while partnering cross‑functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance to drive business outcomes.
Commercial Ownership (Pricing, Terms, Agreements)
Own and maintain pricing accuracy, payment terms, freight terms, and contract details in SAP
Lead supplier commercial discussions, including pricing changes and contract updates
Ensure alignment with sourcing strategies and negotiated agreements
Partner with Finance to ensure cost accuracy and support audits
Supplier Performance & Relationship Management
Own supplier relationships and serve as primary procurement contact
Lead supplier performance reviews and corrective actions
Drive supplier accountability to service, quality, and contract terms
Lead sourcing events, including benchmarking and negotiations
Systems & Data Governance
Ensure ERP data integrity across purchasing attributes
Validate PO accuracy and escalate discrepancies
Drive process standardization across FEUS sites
Quality, Compliance & Documentation
Support supplier qualification and audits
Ensure regulatory and quality documentation compliance
Support procurement audit readiness
Cross‑Functional Leadership
Lead collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance
Drive resolution of supply and technical issues
Support new product introductions and supplier transitions
Cost, Value & Risk Management
Drive cost reduction and avoidance initiatives
Monitor commodity trends
Lead supply risk mitigation strategies
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field
7+ years of procurement or supply chain experience
Experience in chemicals, semiconductor, or manufacturing environments preferred
Strong commercial and negotiation skills
Experience with SAP and strong Excel/data skills
Ability to influence cross‑functionally
Preferred Qualifications
Direct materials procurement experience
Technical sourcing or supplier qualification experience
Familiarity with quality systems and audits
Key Competencies
Ownership & Accountability
Commercial Acumen
Analytical Decision Making
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Continuous Improvement
Additional Requirements
Resilience – Ability to adapt to workplace challenges, maintain professionalism, and manage responsibilities effectively
Communication – Capacity to clearly and professionally exchange ideas, interact respectfully with colleagues and customers, and foster positive workplace relationships
Reasoning & Decision Making – Ability to analyze information, follow verbal and written instructions, and make logical, sound decisions
Comprehension – Capability to understand and complete tasks as assigned and solve problems effectively
Organizational Skills – Competence in managing multiple priorities, maintaining accuracy, and staying focused despite potential workplace distractions
EEO Information FUJIFILM is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.
ADA Information If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (feus.humanresources@fujifilm.com).
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The Role The Senior Purchasing Agent leads direct materials procurement across assigned categories and suppliers, ensuring alignment with sourcing strategies, cost objectives, and supply continuity requirements. The role owns supplier commercial execution—pricing accuracy, contract alignment, and performance management—while partnering cross‑functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance to drive business outcomes.
Commercial Ownership (Pricing, Terms, Agreements)
Own and maintain pricing accuracy, payment terms, freight terms, and contract details in SAP
Lead supplier commercial discussions, including pricing changes and contract updates
Ensure alignment with sourcing strategies and negotiated agreements
Partner with Finance to ensure cost accuracy and support audits
Supplier Performance & Relationship Management
Own supplier relationships and serve as primary procurement contact
Lead supplier performance reviews and corrective actions
Drive supplier accountability to service, quality, and contract terms
Lead sourcing events, including benchmarking and negotiations
Systems & Data Governance
Ensure ERP data integrity across purchasing attributes
Validate PO accuracy and escalate discrepancies
Drive process standardization across FEUS sites
Quality, Compliance & Documentation
Support supplier qualification and audits
Ensure regulatory and quality documentation compliance
Support procurement audit readiness
Cross‑Functional Leadership
Lead collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance
Drive resolution of supply and technical issues
Support new product introductions and supplier transitions
Cost, Value & Risk Management
Drive cost reduction and avoidance initiatives
Monitor commodity trends
Lead supply risk mitigation strategies
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field
7+ years of procurement or supply chain experience
Experience in chemicals, semiconductor, or manufacturing environments preferred
Strong commercial and negotiation skills
Experience with SAP and strong Excel/data skills
Ability to influence cross‑functionally
Preferred Qualifications
Direct materials procurement experience
Technical sourcing or supplier qualification experience
Familiarity with quality systems and audits
Key Competencies
Ownership & Accountability
Commercial Acumen
Analytical Decision Making
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Continuous Improvement
Additional Requirements
Resilience – Ability to adapt to workplace challenges, maintain professionalism, and manage responsibilities effectively
Communication – Capacity to clearly and professionally exchange ideas, interact respectfully with colleagues and customers, and foster positive workplace relationships
Reasoning & Decision Making – Ability to analyze information, follow verbal and written instructions, and make logical, sound decisions
Comprehension – Capability to understand and complete tasks as assigned and solve problems effectively
Organizational Skills – Competence in managing multiple priorities, maintaining accuracy, and staying focused despite potential workplace distractions
EEO Information FUJIFILM is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.
ADA Information If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (feus.humanresources@fujifilm.com).
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