Senior Strategic Sourcer - Supply Chain Semiconductors

Senior Strategic Sourcer - Supply Chain Semiconductors

Manage key supplier relationships, drive strategic sourcing initiatives, and ensure cost‑effective procurement for semiconductor commodities. Report to the VP of Strategic Sourcing.

• Develop and execute commodity‑specific sourcing strategies to ensure availability of high‑quality, cost‑effective materials.
• Manage executive‑level strategic supplier relationships, drive value, and align partnership models across companies.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers on pricing, terms, and SLAs; develop and manage contracts; ensure compliance and proactively manage metrics.
• Drive cost‑saving initiatives, identify alternatives, and improve processes.
• Monitor market trends; provide insights on pricing, supply risks, and sourcing opportunities.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, product, logistics, and manufacturing to align sourcing with production needs.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans.
• Track key performance metrics and report progress to senior leadership.
• Work with suppliers to improve capabilities, drive innovation, and ensure alignment with quality and production schedules.

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering; master’s in business administration or related field; 10+ years in contract/supplier management.
• Direct experience in semiconductor industry.
• Proven supplier negotiation, cost‑reduction, and market intelligence analysis skills.
• Deep expertise in contracting and supplier negotiations.
• Strong legal acumen.
• Demonstrated excellence in leading organizational transformations.
• Executive presence, stakeholder management, communication, and influence.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and procurement tools (Ariba, Coupa).
• Strong analytical skills and data‑driven decision making.

• Master’s degree (MBA or MS in Supply Chain or Engineering).
• Certification in procurement (CPSM, CPM) or Six Sigma.
• Experience designing supplier development or training programs, especially around contracting and negotiation.
• Experience designing supplier relationship management programs across globally matrixed organizations.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Purchasing

Computer Hardware Manufacturing, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, Semiconductor Manufacturing