Supplier Program Manager

Intel Intel · Semiconductors · Arizona, Phoenix, United States

This role is for a Supplier Program Manager at Intel, focused on managing the supply chain for new product introductions (NPI) to high volume manufacturing (HVM). The responsibilities include risk mitigation, inventory optimization, supplier collaboration, and cross-functional team coordination. While the role mentions experience with AI and advanced analytics as a preferred qualification for process optimization, the core function of the job is supply chain management, not AI/ML development or research.

What you'd actually do

  1. Translate manufacturing, market dynamics, and business requirements into actionable strategies for materials risk mitigation, inventory optimization, and supply chain streamlining.
  2. Coordinate material acquisition for NPI programs and ramp readiness, ensuring seamless transitions to HVM.
  3. Collaborate with suppliers to execute contractual requirements, evaluate performance, and identify cost opportunities and future operational strategies.
  4. Partner with cross-functional teams across project management, engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing to define customer demand and raw materials requirements.
  5. Drive planning and procurement activities at product and cross-platform levels, delivering materials integrity, availability, cost, and quality targets.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management (or related field) with 3+ years of relevant experience for Bachelor’s, 2+ years for Master’s, or 0 years for PhD.
  • 1+ years of demonstrated ability to manage complex supplier relationships and execute operational strategies.
  • 1+ years of experience with SAP or similar procurement tools.

Nice to have

  • Proficiency in business intelligence tools, data modeling, and data transformation. (Excel, Power BI)
  • Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
  • Proven ability to execute disciplined processes and deliver measurable results in a dynamic environment.
  • Expertise in stakeholder management and fostering collaborative partnerships across diverse teams.
  • Analytical mindset with experience in advanced data analysis for strategic decision-making.
  • Experience with AI and advanced analytics for process optimization and problem-solving.