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Strategic Sourcing Sr. Manager

United States, Austin Employment contract 125040.00 - 187560.00 USD / Year · Job Posted June 03, 2026
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Job Responsibility

  • Lead global commodity and category strategy for Instinct platform components, aligning with product and technology roadmaps
  • Develop and execute category strategies to drive total cost of ownership (TCO), optimization and long-term value
  • Lead competitive sourcing events, RFx processes, supplier evaluation, and selection decisions
  • Manage strategic supplier relationships, including qualification, onboarding, performance management, and continuous improvement programs
  • Negotiate pricing, lead-time, and quality agreements to achieve cost competitiveness and supply assurance
  • Drive cost-saving initiatives through should-cost analysis, value engineering, and long-term agreements
  • Ensure supply readiness for New Product Introduction (NPI) and Mass Production (MP) programs
  • Analyze end-to-end supply chain performance using spend analytics and KPIs to identify cost optimization opportunities and track supplier performance
  • Support demand forecasting, inventory planning, and capacity alignment in partnership with cross-functional teams
  • Evaluate supplier performance and conduct periodic business reviews to drive continuous improvement
  • Onboard new suppliers and expand the Approved Vendor List (AVL) to support technology and capacity needs
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks including single-source dependencies, geopolitical exposure, and supplier financial stability
  • Develop contingency plans and multi-sourcing strategies to ensure supply continuity
  • Gather market intelligence and benchmark suppliers to support future product and technology requirements
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, and business teams to align sourcing strategy with enterprise goals, including make-vs-buy analysis and capital planning
  • Report progress on sourcing initiatives, risk mitigation strategies, and performance metrics to executive leadership with clear, data-driven insights

Requirements

  • Strong experience in strategic sourcing within the semiconductor industry
  • Proven experience in category/commodity management for boards, systems, or rack components (e.g., ICs, Power ICs, Thermal, Interconnects, PCB)
  • Expertise in RFx processes, supplier selection, and contract negotiation
  • Strong analytical skills with experience using spend analytics, KPIs, and cost modeling (TCO)
  • Experience managing supplier performance and driving continuous improvement programs
  • Strong understanding of global supply chain dynamics, risk management, and market intelligence
  • Effective leadership, communication, and project management skills
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Nice to have

Certifications such as PMP, CSCP, or CPSM are a plus

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