Strategic Sourcing Manager - Semiconductor Categories

Requirements

• Knowledge of procurement best practices and sourcing methodologies
• Memory Technology Expertise: Deep understanding of DRAM types (DDR4, DDR5, LPDDR5/5X, HBM), speeds, density, and die shrinks.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Working knowledge of SAP Ariba is a plus
• Willingness and ability to adapt to a rapidly changing and high-growth environment.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Experience working in a global / matrix organization
• Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 08/14/2026 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this pos

Additional Information

The Strategic Sourcing Manager works with stakeholders to address all aspects of procurement management for semiconductors, including pricing, procurement support, supplier management, supply-base strategy, market trends assessment, etc. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic Planning and Project: Develop and implement strategies to achieve organizational objectives, managing strategic projects and timelines efficiently. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with other departments, stakeholders, and external partners to facilitate projects, drive initiatives, and resolve issues. Creates, leads and implements global commodity strategies: Work with business stakeholders (engineering, quality, finance, planning, materials and operations), facilitate commodity communications, including commodity councils, strategies, market and landscape updates, creates and implements global commodity strategies. Negotiations: Lead on contract & price negotiations, competitive analysis & should cost to reduce total cost of ownership and increase supplier value Problem-Solving: Identify, analyze, and address challenges and obstacles, often involving complex or highly technical issues. Set up "should cost" study and lead negotiation with suppliers to achieve yearly cost reduction. Establish, implement, and administer system and process to evaluate, monitor, report and manage supplier performance and improvement (incl. QBR's). Monitor commodity market trends, effectively reflect market dynamic in terms of supply, cost, etc. Identify potential sources or suppliers in business manner. Identify, develop and manage relationships with existing and potential suppliers to meet the established cost, quality and delivery targets. Collaborate with NPI, Engineering, Quality and Operations to effectively manage NPI procurement related activities. REQUIRED: BS in Engineering, Supply Chain or related field At least 10+ years experience in sourcing, procurement and/or supply chain of semiconductors, including DRAM Experienced in supplier management, contract management, strategic sourcing process

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