Sr Staff Manager, Substrate Procurement
Core
Own procurement and supply strategy for substrates, including supplier selection, qualification, capacity planning, and multi-year supply agreements.
Role type
Sr Staff Manager, Substrate Procurement
Builds
Substrate supply chain for semiconductor data infrastructure (enterprise, cloud, AI, carrier)
Domain
Semiconductor / Advanced Packaging
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, capacity planning, should-cost modeling, supplier performance management, risk mitigation, NPI procurement, team leadership, executive communication
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced technical degree, experience with organic laminate/ABF/RDL/2.5D-3D substrates, global supplier management, international travel
Technologies
organic laminate, ABF, RDL, 2.5D-3D substrates, flip-chip, wire-bond
Responsibilities
Lead strategic sourcing activities (RFQs, bidding, negotiations), partner with supply chain planning to resolve capacity constraints, develop cost-reduction roadmaps, manage supplier contracts and risk exposure, lead quarterly supplier performance reviews, manage supply risk and business continuity planning, support NPI and NRE procurement programs, present supply health updates to leadership, lead and mentor a team of commodity managers and buyers
Seniority
Sr Staff, hands-on IC with team leadership