Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager
About the Role
Our mission is to make compute accessible to the whole world and reindustrialize advanced semiconductor manufacturing in the United States. This role is crucial in ensuring we get the right tools, materials, and services at the right time and cost, turning engineering needs into a dependable supply base.
Technical Scope
- Supplier strategy and segmentation
- Make-or-buy analysis
- Total-cost and lead-time modeling
- Negotiation of long-term agreements
- Supplier risk and resilience
- Executive supplier relationships across Taiwan and the U.S.
First 90 Days
- Take ownership of the supplier map for active programs
- Run competitive sourcing with lead-time and total-cost models
- Negotiate agreements with key suppliers
Responsibilities
- Supplier strategy and make-or-buy analysis
- Long-term agreements
- Executive supplier reviews
Requirements
- 10+ years in semiconductor or electronics sourcing
- Experience negotiating major equipment or service agreements
- Comfortable in Taiwan and U.S. business settings
Qualifications
- Mandarin (helpful)
How We Work
We are AI-native by default, using coding agents, AI-assisted analysis, and automation daily. We work alongside foundries, test houses, OSATs, and research labs, building with partners. Do not bring, send, or use confidential information or trade secrets from current or former employers.
Role Details
Full-time, with locations in Hsinchu, Taiwan, and Santa Clara, CA. There are 2 openings. Taiwan roles are employed through a local employer of record. Mandarin is a strong plus for Taiwan roles; English is required for written work.
Pay
$160,000–$210,000 base (Santa Clara, CA). Ranges are base pay for U.S. roles and depend on location, experience, and level. Full-time roles also include equity and benefits. Taiwan pay is set to the local market and discussed in the first call.