Strategic Sourcing Manager

AMD AMD · Semiconductors · Hsinchu, Taiwan · General Management/ Administration/ Support

This role is for a Strategic Sourcing Manager at AMD, responsible for managing OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test) as a global lead. The role involves developing global procurement strategies, implementing supplier development programs, managing strategic supplier relationships, leading competitive bid processes, price negotiations, and cost reduction initiatives. It also includes managing supplier performance, developing category strategies, and ensuring efficient Procure-to-Pay processes. The role requires strong analytical, leadership, and project management skills, with experience in purchasing and Supply Chain Management. While AMD mentions AI in its broader mission and notes the potential use of AI in screening, this specific role focuses on traditional supply chain and sourcing management, not AI/ML development or research.

What you'd actually do

  1. Responsible to manage OSAT as the global lead for the company.
  2. Responsible to develop a global procurement strategy; implementing a supplier development program that has an integrated long-term approach on cost, quality, and service.
  3. Responsible to develop and manage the strategic supplier relationship,
  4. May provide analytical support and make recommendations regarding sourcing strategies, requirements planning, and revenue generation.
  5. Manage cross-functional and cross site business processes to support operational (PO) process execution.

Skills

Required

  • BS/BA degree plus 8 years of experience in a related technical or business field OR MBA plus 3 years of experience in a related technical or business field.
  • Excellent knowledge of purchasing.
  • Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management (SCM).
  • Demonstrated effective advanced computer skills.
  • Effective communication & interpersonal skills.
  • Effective leadership skills.
  • Effective project management skills.
  • Consistently meets all aspects of Strategic Sourcing Manager role including cost analysis, negotiation and long term planning.

Nice to have

  • Specific education or experience in SCM preferred.
  • Understanding of global/regional markets and cultures preferred
  • ISM/APICS/C.P.M Certification preferred.
  • Green Belt certification preferred.