Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager - Semiconductor Community

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for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We should map content to appropriate headings. The posting does not have explicit headings like "Responsibilities" but we have "What You'll Be Doing" which is responsibilities. So we can use

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• ... each bullet. We need to break responsibilities into list items. Responsibilities content: "Commodity & Supplier Management Manage semiconductor commodities of $150 - $200M spend including Memory, Processors, MCUs, Power Management ICs, Discrete Components, and others.Develop and execute commodity strategies aligned with short-, mid-, and long-term business objectives.Manage strategic relationships with semiconductor OEMs and distributors.Understand and lead supplier selection/transitions and identify/develop/grow preferred supply base to support Commodity Strategy.Lead supplier selection, RFQ/RFI processes, negotiations, contracting, and supplier onboarding activities. Supply Continuity & Risk Management Develop supply assurance strategies for critical semiconductor parts.Lead allocation escalations and critical shortage management with suppliers.Monitor semiconductor market trends, lead times, wafer capacity, and supply chain risks.Track risks related to allocation, EOL/LTB, geopolitical issues, export compliance, and supplier capacity constraints.Proactively raise risk alerts and provide risk mitigation solutions to the site sourcing and operations teams. Strategic Planning & Market Intelligence Drive and execute Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Strategic Plans with supporting sourcing strategies.Manage spend analysis, benchmarking, cost analysis, market intelligence, and technology trend analysis.Drive early supplier engagement and supplier roadmap alignment for NPI optimization. Cost Optimization & Working Capital Management Support BOM cost optimization through supplier negotiations, alternate sourcing, VE/CE ideas, and introduction of cost-effective technologies with strong supply continuity.Improve working capital through payment term extensions, VMI, inventory optimization, and lead time reduction initiatives. Supplier Performance Management Drive supplier accountability for OTTR, PPM, responsiveness, capacity support, and cost competitiveness. Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Quality, and Program Management teams. Leadership Skills Manage a team of commodity managers and specialist." We can split into logical groups: Commodity & Supplier Management, Supply Continuity & Risk Management, Strategic Planning & Market Intelligence, Cost Optimization & Working Capital Management, Supplier Performance Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Leadership Skills. We'll make each as
• with the description. Requirements: list bullet points: Bachelor’s Degree, Fluent in English, 5+ years of experience in Sourcing, Commodity Management, Procurement and Supply Chain, Knowledge in Semiconductor, Strong negotiation skills, Experience driving cross-functional initiatives globally, Experience in managing supply base with ~$200M annual spend, Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point, Outstanding data analytics skills. Also mention legal authorization to work in US without sponsorship, location Fort Mill, SC, On-site. We could include location in About the role paragraph. Benefits: list from "Our Benefits": Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision; Generous 401(k) with company match; Paid time off and holidays; Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees; Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance; Education reimbursement opportunities; Scholarship program for children of Brady employees; A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities; Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management); Dress-for-your-day dress code; Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program. Also "Why Work At Brady" could be omitted or maybe included as a paragraph about culture. But we have Benefits already; we could add a section "Why Work At Brady" as maybe not a standard heading; but instruction says use headings from list (About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we should not create arbitrary headings. So we can incorporate "Why Work At Brady" content into Benefits or About the role? Probably better to add a short paragraph under Benefits about culture? But we must not invent headings. We could add a

  after Benefits describing culture. That's fine. Thus final HTML:

  About the role

  The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing global semiconductor sourcing strategies supporting Honeywell’s PSS electronic product portfolio. This role drives supply continuity, allocation management, supplier relationship management, cost reduction, supplier performance, risk mitigation, working capital improvement, and technology roadmap alignment in support of Honeywell’s Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Strategic Plan, business growth, and New Product Introductions (NPI). The individual will develop strong knowledge of semiconductor market dynamics including cost drivers, wafer capacity, global lead times, geopolitical risks, EOL/LTB exposure, supplier roadmaps, and overall supply chain trends to support sourcing decisions and business continuity strategies. The role requires close collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Commercial, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, and Global Supply Chain teams in a fast-paced environment. Manage strategic relationships with semiconductor OEMs and distributors while leading supplier negotiations, allocation escalations, risk mitigation activities, and long-term sourcing strategies. The role will also support key sourcing initiatives including productivity, value engineering, supplier rationalization, alternate sourcing strategies, inventory optimization, High Growth Region (HGR) moves, and working capital improvements. Additionally, the role will ensure compliance with Honeywell business policies, export/import regulations, and global sourcing compliance standards while supporting long-term technology and sourcing decisions across the business. Lastly, this role requires someone with leadership skills/people management to manage a team of commodity managers/specialists. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. You will be working out of the Fort Mill, SC location. This is an On-Site role.

  Responsibilities

  • Commodity & Supplier Management: Manage semiconductor commodities of $150 - $200M spend including Memory, Processors, MCUs, Power Management ICs, Discrete Components, and others; develop and execute commodity strategies aligned with short-, mid-, and long-term business objectives; manage strategic relationships with semiconductor OEMs and distributors; understand and lead supplier selection/transitions and identify/develop/grow preferred supply base to support Commodity Strategy; lead supplier selection, RFQ/RFI processes, negotiations, contracting, and supplier onboarding activities.
  • Supply Continuity & Risk Management: Develop supply assurance strategies for critical semiconductor parts; lead allocation escalations and critical shortage management with suppliers; monitor semiconductor market trends, lead times, wafer capacity, and supply chain risks; track risks related to allocation, EOL/LTB, geopolitical issues, export compliance, and supplier capacity constraints; proactively raise risk alerts and provide risk mitigation solutions to the site sourcing and operations teams.
  • Strategic Planning & Market Intelligence: Drive and execute Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Strategic Plans with supporting sourcing strategies; manage spend analysis, benchmarking, cost analysis, market intelligence, and technology trend analysis; drive early supplier engagement and supplier roadmap alignment for NPI optimization.
  • Cost Optimization & Working Capital Management: Support BOM cost optimization through supplier negotiations, alternate sourcing, VE/CE ideas, and introduction of cost-effective technologies with strong supply continuity; improve working capital through payment term extensions, VMI, inventory optimization, and lead time reduction initiatives.
  • Supplier Performance Management: Drive supplier accountability for OTTR, PPM, responsiveness, capacity support, and cost competitiveness.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Quality, and Program Management teams.
  • Leadership Skills: Manage a team of commodity managers and specialists.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Fluent in English
  • 5+ years of experience in Sourcing, Commodity Management, Procurement and Supply Chain
  • Knowledge in Semiconductor
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Experience driving cross-functional initiatives globally
  • Experience in managing supply base with ~$200M annual spend
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point
  • Outstanding data analytics skills

  Benefits

  • Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
  • Generous 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
  • Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
  • Education reimbursement opportunities
  • Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
  • A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
  • Dress-for-your-day dress code
  • Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program

  Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. With deeply rooted values, employees feel connected to the community through charitable contributions and opportunities to give back. Headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with more than 70 locations globally, providing opportunities to work with colleagues around the world.

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