Strategic Sourcing Manager

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

This role is for a Strategic Sourcing Manager at AMD, responsible for developing and managing global procurement strategies for Datacenter GPU test capabilities, including functional testers and CDU equipment. The role involves strategic supplier relationship management, negotiation, and providing analytical support for sourcing strategies. While the company mentions AI and the role requires understanding of AI tools, the core responsibilities are in sourcing and procurement, not direct AI/ML development.

What you'd actually do

  1. Responsible for enabling Datacenter GPU test capabilities at Board Contract Manufacturer or AMD Labs and Data center RMA services
  2. Responsible for managing functional testers, CDU equipment/installation, test peripherals
  3. Responsible for developing a global procurement strategy that has an integrated long-term approach on cost, quality, and supply
  4. Responsible for developing and managing the strategic supplier relationship at Executive level
  5. Provide analytical support and make recommendations regarding sourcing strategies, supply trend, allocation and splitting of business award

Skills

Required

  • Strategic sourcing
  • Procurement strategy development
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Negotiation
  • Analytical skills
  • Datacenter GPU knowledge
  • Technical knowledge of CDU/Test equipment/peripherals commodities
  • Procurement Contract management
  • Advanced computer skills
  • AI tools

Nice to have

  • Program Management experience
  • NAPM/APICS Certification

What the JD emphasized

  • Prior Sourcing experiences with some technical knowledge of CDU/Test equipment/peripherals commodities and Procurement Contract management
  • Demonstrated effective advanced computer skills and using AI tools