Principal Sourcing Manager – Silicon Technologies
$160,000–$200,000 year
On-siteSan Jose, California, United States
San Jose, California, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$160,000–$200,000 yearSenior LevelSemiconductorsMedium
Full TimeSenior LevelMediumSemiconductors
Job Summary
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Foundry, OSAT, Substrate, and Test categories to align with the technology roadmap and business objectives. Lead supplier selection, negotiate complex agreements including NDAs, MSAs, and SOWs, and drive relationship management programs to ensure performance and continuous improvement. Build should-cost models, analyze industry trends, and assess supplier financial health to deliver cost savings and mitigate risk. Partner with R&D and engineering teams to influence supplier technology decisions and support rapid scaling of AI connectivity solutions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related technical field
- 7+ years of experience in technical sourcing, procurement, or supplier management in the semiconductor or cloud infrastructure industry
- Strong understanding of technology trends in the Datacenter Infrastructure space
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex negotiations such as Capacity Reservation Agreements, SOWs, and manage supplier relationships across global teams
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management
- Experience working directly with Foundries, OSATs, and Test houses
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and contract management skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management across technical and business teams
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