Senior Semiconductor Sourcing Manager
Core
Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for semiconductors to support cost, innovation, time-to-market, and supply continuity objectives.
Role type
Senior semiconductor sourcing manager
Builds
Semiconductor components, software licensing, and associated contractual agreements for audio, automotive, and luxury products
Domain
Semiconductor industry + embedded systems
Required skills
semiconductor market knowledge, strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, cost management, supply-risk mitigation, embedded systems understanding, hardware/software interdependencies, BOM analysis, market intelligence
Preferred skills
experience with SoCs, MCUs, DSPs, connectivity chipsets, SDKs, APIs, development tools, firmware support
Technologies
SoCs, MCUs, DSPs, connectivity chipsets, SDKs, APIs, development tools
Responsibilities
Lead global sourcing and commodity strategies for semiconductors; Evaluate semiconductor suppliers based on hardware capabilities and software ecosystem maturity; Partner with engineering teams to assess technology roadmaps and platform compatibility; Lead supplier selection and commercial negotiations; Identify and mitigate supplier risks; Drive strategic supplier partnerships; Lead Quarterly and Executive Business Reviews; Develop predictive cost models; Establish partnerships with contract manufacturing teams; Assess supply risks and establish mitigation strategies; Lead semiconductor market intelligence
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC