Senior Manager, Silicon Sourcing
Core
Develop custom silicon sourcing strategy and foster partnerships with semiconductor ecosystem suppliers to ensure supply continuity and cost efficiency for cutting-edge solutions.
Role type
Senior Manager, Silicon Sourcing
Builds
Custom silicon programs and manufacturing test hardware
Domain
Semiconductor industry, custom silicon design, supply chain management
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, cost negotiation, supply risk mitigation, market analysis, should cost modeling, contract negotiation (RFI/RFQ/SoW), technical understanding of silicon design/packaging/signaling, executive communication
Preferred skills
Experience with Foundry/OSAT/Substrate/Test suppliers, complex silicon project management
Technologies
Custom silicon design tools, packaging technologies, physical signaling standards
Responsibilities
Contribute to custom silicon sourcing strategy and technology alignment; Foster partnerships with semiconductor ecosystem suppliers; Contribute to cost negotiation and supply continuity; Assist in procurement of manufacturing test hardware; Ensure supplier selection and component qualification meet requirements; Mitigate supply risk and develop escalation channels; Drive alignment between supply chain, planning, and engineering.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on management with strategic oversight
