Principal – Plant Procurement Operations Partner

Entegris

. Provide thought leadership on plant purchasing operations, supply continuity, and execution strategy .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $127,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in supply chain management, purchasing operations, and procurement strategies, with a strong focus on risk management, performance measurement, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to lead complex initiatives and mentor professionals while influencing senior stakeholders effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementPurchasing OperationsERP/MRP SystemsCross-Functional LeadershipExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

Supply ContinuitySupplier PerformanceInventory ManagementException ManagementGovernance ModelsPerformance StandardsData AnalysisMetrics DevelopmentAutomation InitiativesRoot Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityMentoringJudgmentAccountabilityIntegrity

Tools & Technologies

SAPAnalytical ToolsDashboards

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainProcurement OperationsPlanningLogisticsOperations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide thought leadership on plant purchasing operations, supply continuity, and execution strategy
Lead resolution of significant supply and procurement execution issues involving constrained supply, shortages, inventory exposure, supplier performance, and production or customer risk
Develop and govern escalation, exception-management, and risk-prioritization frameworks
Advise senior leaders on systemic supply risks, execution tradeoffs, and recommended actions
Establish cross-functional networks across Planning, Operations, Quality, Logistics, Finance, Procurement, and suppliers
Identify patterns across sites and suppliers and sponsor root cause and corrective action efforts
Shape purchasing governance within S&OE, S&OP, and related operating forums
Define and advance performance measures for service, material availability, supplier execution, inventory health, fulfillment accuracy, and issue resolution
Lead process, automation, data, and digital initiatives
Create playbooks, standard work, and communities of practice
Mentor and informally direct experienced procurement and supply chain professionals
Represent the plant and operations perspective in procurement strategies, policies, systems, and transformation roadmaps

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 12 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree, or 8 years with a master's degree, or a Ph.D. with 5 years of experience, or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Procurement Operations, Operations, or a related field
Broad expertise across purchasing operations, supply continuity, supplier performance, planning, inventory, and exception management
Demonstrated success leading significant, unique, and cross-functional supply chain initiatives across multiple sites, regions, or business groups
Ability to evaluate complex situations involving incomplete information, competing priorities, and intangible business considerations
Experience developing objectives, governance models, operating principles, escalation frameworks, and performance standards
Advanced knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and supply chain data
SAP experience preferred
Experience using metrics, dashboards, and analytical tools
Ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority
Strong executive communication skills
Capability to mentor experienced professionals and serve as a thought leader
Strong judgment, accountability, and integrity
Must not require Entegris immigration sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match
Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages
Flexible work schedule
11 paid holidays a year
Paid time off (PTO) policy
Education assistance
Values-driven culture