Senior Purchasing Agent

Position Overview

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A., Inc., is a global leader in chemical solutions which enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe. We have an exciting opportunity at our Mesa, AZ facility for a Senior Purchasing Agent!

The Role

The Senior Purchasing Agent is responsible for leading our direct materials procurement activities across assigned categories and suppliers, ensuring alignment with sourcing strategies, cost objectives, and supply continuity requirements.

This role owns supplier commercial execution, including pricing accuracy, contract alignment, and performance management, while partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance to drive business outcomes.

While this role does not typically execute daily purchase orders, it is accountable for ensuring that all purchasing data (including pricing, payment terms, lead times, and contractual obligations) is accurate, current, and fully reflected in ERP systems.

The Senior Purchasing Agent serves as a key commercial and operational leader for assigned suppliers, driving supplier performance, supporting sourcing strategy execution, and proactively identifying opportunities for cost optimization and risk mitigation.

Company Overview

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials, U.S.A. fuels innovation in the semiconductor industry—where chemistry meets technology. Our advanced materials and formulations enable manufacturers to build the microchips that power Artificial Intelligence, computers, electric vehicles, smartphones, and more.

We’re a global business-to-business supplier of chemical formulations and advanced materials used for manufacturing and packaging semiconductors. Our chemical formulations allow top manufacturers to produce microchips that both power and connect our digital world. Think you’ve got what it takes to build a more connected world? Then connect with us today and challenge the boundaries of what’s possible—for the world and your future.

We have six U.S. manufacturing and Research & Development facilities, located in: Mesa, Arizona; Castroville, California; Hollister, California; Carrollton, Texas; and North Kingstown, Rhode Island—each offering unique local experiences, from vibrant cultural scenes to historic charm.

Fujifilm is globally headquartered in Tokyo with over 70,000 employees across four key business segments of healthcare, electronics, business innovation, and imaging. We are guided and united by our Group Purpose of “giving our world more smiles.” Visit: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region/careers

Job Description

Key responsibilities for this role include:

Commercial Ownership (Pricing, Terms, Agreements)

• Own and maintain accuracy of pricing, 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

We value a professional, adaptable, and collaborative work environment. The following competencies are essential for success in any role and reflect our commitment to effective teamwork, problem solving, and workplace communication. 

• 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.

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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).