Strategic Silicon & Tech Sourcing Principal, Networking Silicon
Silicon Sourcing Strategy & Execution
- Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for custom and high-complexity silicon components
- Create and execute strategic sourcing plans aligned with product development timelines and business unit requirements
- Lead RFIs and sourcing engagements for silicon components, ensuring optimal supplier selection
- Analyze spending patterns and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities in silicon procurement
Technical & Supplier Management
- Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models
- Influence suppliers' manufacturing processes and technology decisions for mutual benefit
- Champion sustainability initiatives within the silicon supply chain
- Negotiation & Relationship Management
- Lead complex negotiations for silicon contracts, development agreements, and favorable terms
- Build and manage strategic relationships with key silicon vendors
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align requirements and ensure feasible solutions
- Negotiate and implement supplier agreements working with legal and technical teams
- Analysis & Market Intelligence
- Conduct thorough market analysis of silicon industry trends and competitive positioning
- Forecast future supply and demand for silicon components
- Maintain expertise in silicon component technology and manufacturing processes
Key Job Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for custom and high-complexity silicon components.
Create and execute strategic sourcing plans aligned with product development timelines and business unit requirements.
Lead RFIs and sourcing engagements for silicon components, ensuring optimal supplier selection.
Analyze spending patterns and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities in silicon procurement.
Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models.
Influence suppliers' manufacturing processes and technology decisions for mutual benefit.
Champion sustainability initiatives within the silicon supply chain.
Lead complex negotiations for silicon contracts, development agreements, and favorable terms.
Build and manage strategic relationships with key silicon vendors.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align requirements and ensure feasible solutions.
Negotiate and implement supplier agreements working with legal and technical teams.
Conduct thorough market analysis of silicon industry trends and competitive positioning.
Forecast future supply and demand for silicon components.
Maintain expertise in silicon component technology and manufacturing processes.