NPI Strategic Sourcing Manager III (NPI SSM III)

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and implements effective supply chain strategy from NPI to High Volume that meets performance requirements.
• Collaborates and negotiates with key suppliers to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply of materials and components.
• Collaborates with engineering and suppliers to identify and implement DFM, DFC opportunities.
• Creates process maps for critical/complex long lead components; collaborates to implement mitigation strategies.
• Develops and executes dual sourcing strategies to mitigate supply risk of new products prior to commercialization.
• Identifies single points of failure in new product supply chain design, establishes and implements strategies to mitigate them.
• Designs supply chain to minimize total landed cost, improve material availability, while meeting quality KPIs.
• Drives alignment between engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance & quality on key insource/outsource decisions.
• Presents new product sourcing strategies to management.

Product Material Cost Management

• Creates and maintains material cost reduction roadmaps.
• Led supplier price negotiations to achieve material cost targets and product’s Gross Margin targets.
• Facilitates and maintains Cost Apportionment Models.

Program Management

• Oversees and manages end-to-end semiconductor equipment NPI development programs from Supply Chain perspective.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality control throughout the NPI project lifecycle.
• Identifies and resolves potential complications/ risks jeopardizing the program’s targets.
• Provides fact-based containment options and/or sustainable solution scenarios to executive stakeholders.

Leadership/Problem Solving

• Supports R&D initiatives with engineering in exploration of emerging technologies and materials for potential integration into semiconductor equipment.
• Uses structured approach and analytics to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions.
• Serves as a cross-functional link and maintains open communication among matrixed stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Education: BS in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field. MS/ MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in semiconductor equipment development, fabrication and/ or Supply Chain management.