Strategic Sourcing Manager - IT
Core
Lead complex, high-judgment strategic sourcing engagements to convert category strategy into executable sourcing wave plans and drive commercial outcomes.
Role type
Senior individual contributor strategic sourcing manager
Builds
Executable sourcing wave plans, RFx architectures, and negotiated commercial agreements
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / IT procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic sourcing execution, complex negotiation, TCO/should-cost analysis, project governance, stakeholder management, risk management, digital sourcing tools, change leadership
Preferred skills
semiconductor/high-tech indirect procurement experience, center-led procurement models, professional certifications (CPSM/CIPS/CPM), MBA/MS, Lean/Six Sigma
Technologies
eSourcing platforms, contract lifecycle management systems, analytics tools
Responsibilities
Lead Tier 2 sourcing engagements with accountability for delivery quality and cycle time; Develop fact-based negotiation strategies and lead supplier negotiations; Manage assigned sourcing pipelines aligned to category wave plans; Coach and mentor SCoE practitioners on execution standards; Serve as primary sourcing execution interface for Category Leaders; Embed policy adherence and risk controls into sourcing work
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC