Strategic Sourcing Sr. Manager

About the role

Drive the future of technology by leading global sourcing for board components. In this role, you’ll own commercial strategy, pricing, and supply for critical semiconductor commodities. Partner with engineering, quality, operations, and finance to deliver innovative supply chain solutions from NPI through mass production.

Responsibilities

• Lead global commodity and category strategy for Instinct platform components, aligning with product and technology roadmaps
• Develop and execute category strategies to drive total cost of ownership (TCO), optimization and long-term value
• Lead competitive sourcing events, RFx processes, supplier evaluation, and selection decisions
• Manage strategic supplier relationships, including qualification, onboarding, performance management, and continuous improvement programs
• Negotiate pricing, lead-time, and quality agreements to achieve cost competitiveness and supply assurance
• Drive cost-saving initiatives through should-cost analysis, value engineering, and long-term agreements
• Ensure supply readiness for New Product Introduction (NPI) and Mass Production (MP) programs
• Analyze end-to-end supply chain performance using spend analytics and KPIs to identify cost optimization opportunities and track supplier performance
• Support demand forecasting, inventory planning, and capacity alignment in partnership with cross-functional teams
• Evaluate supplier performance and conduct periodic business reviews to drive continuous improvement
• Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks including single-source dependencies, geopolitical exposure, and supplier financial stability
• Develop contingency plans and multi-sourcing strategies to ensure supply continuity
• Gather market intelligence and benchmark suppliers to support future product and technology requirements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, and business teams to align sourcing strategy with enterprise goals, including make-vs-buy analysis and capital planning
• Report progress on sourcing initiatives, risk mitigation strategies, and performance metrics to executive leadership with clear, data-driven insights

Requirements

• Strong experience in strategic sourcing within the semiconductor industry
• Proven experience in category/commodity management for boards, systems, or rack components (e.g., ICs, Power ICs, Thermal, Interconnects, PCB)
• Expertise in RFx processes, supplier selection, and contract negotiation
• Strong analytical skills with experience using spend analytics, KPIs, and cost modeling (TCO)
• Experience managing supplier performance and driving continuous improvement programs
• Strong understanding of global supply chain dynamics, risk management, and market intelligence
• Effective leadership, communication, and project management skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field
• Academic Credentials
• Certifications such as PMP, CSCP, or CPSM are a plus

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Collaborative and cross-functional teamwork
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Supplier relationship management
• Cost reduction and optimization
• Risk management and mitigation
• Market research and analysis

Benefits

AMD benefits at a glance. AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.