Semiconductor Procurement Specialist, PlayStation Hardware

1 Month ago • 3 Years + • Public Relations

Job Summary

Job Description

This role involves sourcing semiconductors for PlayStation hardware (consoles and peripherals). Responsibilities include semiconductor selection from initial development through mass production, collaborating with design and quality assurance teams. This position requires strategic planning, vendor selection, proposal validation, cost estimation, and negotiation. Some international travel (quarterly) is expected, depending on the components. The successful candidate will be involved in a high-volume production environment and must manage component supply, quality, and cost effectively, working collaboratively within a team. The position offers the opportunity to directly impact the development of world-renowned gaming hardware. Sony Interactive Entertainment boasts a top-tier procurement scale in Japan, working with highly skilled partners.
Must have:
  • 3+ years in semiconductor/electrical component procurement or sales
  • Semiconductor component knowledge (technical depth not required)
  • Microsoft Office proficiency for quantity management
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with overseas vendors
  • English email communication and comfortable with English conversation
  • Japanese language proficiency (N1 level or equivalent)

Job Details

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

 

■職務内容 / Job Description(Roles & Responsibilities)
当社のハードウェア(Playstation®関連製品:コンソールや周辺機器)に使用する半導体の調達業務。
 
当社で開発しているハードウェアに使用する半導体の選定から量産導入まで関連部署(設計や品質保証など)も巻き込んでチームで戦略を考え進めて頂きます。
新規取引先の選定、取引先からの提案の妥当性検証、原価試算や納期交渉など調達に関する幅広い業務をお任せします。
担当部品にもよりますが、四半期に1回程度の海外出張はあり得ます。
 
本ポジションは世界的に知名度の高いゲーム機器の開発に関わり、直接的に反響を感じることが出来るお仕事です。
大きな生産数に対して部品を過不足なく揃えることや、品質、価格への責任を持つといったプレッシャーはありますが、チーム一丸となって対応していますのでご安心ください。
 
また、当社は日本の半導体調達においてトップクラスの調達規模を誇ります。
取引先のパートナー企業もレベルが高く洗練されたスキルを持つ方が多く、半導体調達において経験を積むには最適な環境だと考えています。
 
 
■組織・職場紹介 / About team and organization
SIEの主力製品であるプレイステーションの生産から出荷までを担う部署です。
その中でも今回は生産に必要な半導体の選定・調達に関わるチームとしての募集となります。

Playstation関連ハードウェアに使われている半導体の全てを担当するチームです。
(主な調達部品:CPU、GPU、ASIC、メモリ、トランジスタ、LEDなど)
 
■求められるスキル・技術領域 / Skills and Qualifications
【必須(MUST)】
  • 3年以上の半導体や電気部品の調達業務、もしくは営業経験のある方
  • 調達・選定の為の半導体部品知識(技術的な深い知識は不要)
  • Microsoft Officeを使用しての数量管理
【歓迎(WANT)】
  • 海外取引先との業務経験
 
■求める人物像 / Personality
  • 社内外問わず関連部署とのコミュニケーション能力(交渉能力含む)
 
■語学力 / Language Skills
【英語】
  • メールコミュニケーションが可能なレベル以上の英語力
  • 英会話が必要なタイミングでも物怖じしない方
【日本語】
  • ビジネスレベルの日本語力(日本語能力試験N1またはそれと同等以上)

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

 

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About The Company

Sony Interactive Entertainment, the company behind PlayStation, pushes the boundaries of entertainment and innovation, starting from the launch of the original PlayStation in Japan in 1994. Today, we continue to deliver innovative and thrilling experiences to a global audience through our PlayStation line of products and services that include generation-defining hardware, pioneering network services, and award-winning games. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with global functions in California, London, and Tokyo, and game development studios around the world as part of PlayStation Studios, we believe that the power of play is borderless. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.


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