Technical Sourcing Manager
Core
Strategic sourcing of PCBA components and management of supplier relations to ensure efficient, high-quality supply for hardware production.
Role type
Technical Sourcing Manager
Builds
Hardware components (PCBA) for AI compute systems
Domain
Semiconductor / AI hardware manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation and selection, commercial negotiation, cost optimization, supply chain risk mitigation, market trend analysis, cross-functional coordination
Preferred skills
bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin
Technologies
PCBA components, EE components
Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for PCBA components; negotiate commercial agreements and contracts; manage supplier relationships as primary point of contact; partner with engineering and manufacturing for new product introduction; drive cost optimization and value engineering; monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans; mitigate supply chain risks; resolve supplier quality problems; analyze market trends to inform sourcing strategies; lead procurement processes and guidelines.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC