Partner Sourcing Manager

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What You'll Do

You will drive strategy and own the Sourcing and Supplier Management team for Foundry, OSAT, Substrates, and outsourced ASIC within our Global Supplier Management (GSM) function. This is a critical arm of our Supply Chain Operations responsible for a [Multi-Billion Dollar] direct component spend. In this role, you will be part of a highly impactful and dynamic organization, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and global suppliers.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Strategic Direction: Set and drive the strategic direction for the company’s Foundry, OSAT, Substrates, and outsourced ASIC categories.

• Team Leadership: Build, manage, and mentor a global team of professionals who give the company a competitive edge through leading-edge strategy, sourcing, and supplier management.

• Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner closely with and influence the engineering leadership team on strategy and sourcing decisions for new designs.

• Supplier Relations: Build and sustain effective supplier relationships across technical, commercial, delivery, and quality metrics.

• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate and execute all aspects/terms of supplier agreements, including Master Purchase Agreements (MPA), Long Term Agreements (LTAs), Development License Agreements (DLAs), settlement agreements, and Memorandums of Understanding (MOU).

• Market Intelligence: Anticipate, identify, and track relevant market tendencies, disruptions, and technology transitions.

• Talent Development: Actively drive people development, mentorship, and a diverse, inclusive team environment.

Who You'll Work With

You'll join an empowered, collaborative leadership team passionate about driving strategies that facilitate the execution and growth of our business. In this role, you will regularly interact with Engineering leadership, Supplier Executives, Global Supply Chain Management peers, and Finance partners.

Who You Are

• An Experienced Senior Leader: You possess a powerful combination of business acumen, strong interpersonal communication, and relationship management skills. You work strategically, aren't intimidated by titles, and excel at aligning people toward a shared goal.

• A Visionary Planner: You can set a clear vision and develop short-, mid-, and long-term strategies based on your sensing of the marketplace to enable our corporate success.

• A Subject Matter Expert: You have a deep understanding of and hands-on experience in the Foundry, OSAT, Substrates, and outsourced ASIC ecosystems.

• An Influencer: You easily use your ability to influence, both inside and outside the company, to ensure flawless execution of our strategy.

• An Executive Communicator: You are a highly effective communicator, capable of collaborating with and influencing executive-level (VP, SVP, C-level) leaders internally and externally.

• A Skilled Negotiator: You are a strong negotiator with extensive experience structuring and managing complex agreements with third parties.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 11+ years of a demonstrated track record in direct sourcing and supplier management within the electronics/semiconductor industry.

• Domain Expertise: Deep experience and knowledge of industry and technology trends in the Foundry, OSAT, Substrates, and outsourced ASIC spaces.

• Commercial Acumen: Excellent skills in supplier management, commercial negotiation, and contract lifecycle management.

• Technical Synergy: Experience in product development with a proven ability to develop immediate credibility with engineering teams.

• Problem Solving: High-energy, strategic problem solver with excellent judgment, conflict-resolution skills, and a real passion for learning.

• Executive Presence: Comfortable engaging at all levels of the organization—quickly developing trust, communicating complex data through storytelling, and driving active discussions.

• Education: BA or BS degree required; Graduate degree (MBA or Master's in a technical field) preferred.