Sourcing Specialist
Core
Protect TI's supply chain by developing sourcing strategies, discovering new sources of supply, and managing vendor relationships for semiconductor manufacturing materials.
Role type
Sourcing Specialist (Supply Chain)
Builds
Robust category management processes and supplier engagement strategies for semiconductor downstream materials.
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Sourcing strategy development, market analysis, supplier discovery and development, contract negotiation, vendor relationship management, spend category ownership, risk mitigation, new product development sourcing, supply chain resilience planning.
Preferred skills
CPSM, CSCP, or ASCM certification, data analysis, business intelligence tools usage, project management, contract management.
Technologies
Excel, business intelligence tools
Responsibilities
Develop and implement sourcing strategies to meet corporate objectives; monitor supply market drivers and adjust strategies; identify opportunities and define sourcing projects; discover new sources of supply and lead supplier development; engage suppliers to execute projects and drive supply chain resilience; develop detailed business processes for category management; spearhead contractual agreements between legal team and vendors; oversee vendor relationships including price negotiation, contracts, yield agreements, and delivery performance; manage sourcing communications between vendors and business units; work with global operational teams to resolve vendor management issues and ensure supply assurance; collaborate with new product development groups to source technology needs for manufacturing and IC design.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC