Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a globally operating company and a leading provider of innovative metrology and process control solutions for semiconductor manufacturing.

With around 1,600 employees, 4 research and development centers, and 31 locations worldwide, we deliver valuable insights into the world’s most advanced industry. We leverage a variety of technological disciplines – including physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms – to develop hardware and software solutions that measure virtually every modern computer chip in the world. Nova looks down to the atomic level, gains unique insights through dimensional, material, and chemical metrology, and provides customers with actionable data. This enables us to tackle critical challenges with differentiated solutions. Our exceptional, people-focused, and innovation-driven corporate culture ensures that every individual at Nova has the opportunity to make a real impact and push the boundaries of what is technologically possible.

Sentronics Metrology GmbH was recently acquired by Nova and is a leading company in the field of high-precision measurement solutions for semiconductor manufacturing. Based in Mannheim, Sentronics brings over 25 years of experience in developing state-of-the-art metrology systems. The integration of Sentronics is already well underway. Sentronics is now a permanent part of the Nova family and shares the same values: innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. The combination of Nova’s global presence and Sentronics’ advanced technology and expertise create a unique platform for growth and innovation. As part of Nova, Sentronics will fully benefit from the exciting opportunities in the rapidly evolving semiconductor industry.

As Procurement Manager (m/f/d) at Sentronics Metrology (a Nova Company) in Mannheim, you will take on a key role in leading and further developing our procurement activities for high-precision metrology solutions within the semiconductor industry. Your mission is to ensure a reliable, cost-efficient and future-oriented supplier base, drive supplier management, negotiations and cost optimization, and support the smooth supply of materials, parts and services in close collaboration with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and other internal stakeholders.

We are looking for creative minds with high ambitions who see the seemingly impossible as a challenge and love to achieve innovative breakthroughs in a global, multidisciplinary team.

Please submit your application in English.

For questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected].

• Monitoring procurement and supplier markets to identify trends, opportunities, risks and potential new suppliers
• Working closely with internal stakeholders to clarify requirements for parts, materials, equipment and services, including technical specifications, quality standards and delivery needs
• Managing RFQ processes from supplier selection and offer comparison through to the coordination of technical reviews
• Negotiating prices, quantities, delivery dates, contractual terms and framework agreements with national and international suppliers
• Evaluating supplier performance, reliability, technical capability and competitiveness to support strategic purchasing decisions
• Ensuring on-time delivery, managing supplier escalations and driving continuous improvement measures within the supplier base