Sr. Manager, Backend Sourcing
Core
Manage strategic engagement with semiconductor assembly, test, packaging, substrate, and related backend manufacturing partners to deliver cost, supply assurance, quality, and technology access.
Role type
Senior Manager, Backend Sourcing
Builds
Semiconductor assembly, test, packaging, and substrate supply chains
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing and supply chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, cost modeling, market benchmarking, cross-functional alignment, team leadership, risk management, capacity planning, KPI management
Preferred skills
Advanced packaging knowledge, wafer-level packaging experience, global OSAT ecosystem relationships, advanced degree
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a sourcing team for backend services; Develop and execute category and supplier strategies; Manage relationships with key OSAT and backend suppliers; Lead negotiations for assembly, test, packaging, and capacity; Partner with Supply Chain to translate demand into capacity plans; Establish and manage supplier KPIs across cost, quality, and delivery.
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on leadership