Strategic Sourcing Sr. Manager

• 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

• 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

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