Senior Sourcing Specialist – Asia Procurement
On-siteTaipei, Taiwan, Taiwan
Job Summary
Support sourcing and procurement activities for Astera Labs operations across Taipei, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh City, and Singapore by obtaining supplier quotations, executing RFQs, and managing commercial negotiations. Source and purchase laboratory equipment, test infrastructure, facilities equipment, office furnishings, IT hardware, and corporate services while coordinating purchase orders, delivery tracking, and invoice resolution. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and contractors throughout Asia, monitor supplier performance, and support vendor business reviews. Partner with Engineering and Facilities teams to enable new lab deployments, office expansions, and ongoing site operations. Collaborate with Finance to ensure purchasing aligns with budgets and policies, identify cost savings opportunities, and assist with logistics coordination for equipment shipments. Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure compliance with company procedures. Fluency in English and Mandarin is required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or a related field
- 5–8+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or related functions
- Experience sourcing capital equipment, laboratory equipment, facilities-related purchases, technical products, or corporate services
- Experience working with suppliers, negotiating pricing, and supporting commercial agreements
- Familiarity with procurement and ERP systems such as Coupa, Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Fluency in both English and Mandarin (written and spoken)
- Experience working with suppliers and service providers throughout Taiwan and the broader Asia-Pacific region
Desired Qualifications
- Experience supporting semiconductor, electronics, hardware, laboratory, or engineering organizations
- Experience supporting semiconductor R&D labs, validation labs, or engineering development environments
- Knowledge of supplier markets and sourcing practices across Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific region
- Experience supporting laboratory build-outs, office build-outs, facility expansions, or workplace infrastructure projects
- Familiarity with CapEx procurement and facilities project sourcing
- Experience working within a global, high-growth technology company
- Additional Asia-Pacific language capabilities
- CPSM, CSCP, or similar professional certifications
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