Purchasing\/Procurement Manager III_USD

Hybrid Role Sourcing And Commercial ManagerHybrid role 2-3 days in the office at Solidigm in Santa ClaraNA/hr Sourcing & Commercial Manager (CW): An IC VMI SCM (Sourcing & Commercial Manager) is responsible for IC supply, inventory control, and services for Solidigm SC&P organization under VMI/consign model. Working on the terms & conditions with suppliers to meet business requirement. Drives and participates in the development of system/process improvement of VMI flow and supplier managements across organizational teams. Owns the negotiation of price, capacity, allocation and business terms with suppliers and ensure supply and delivery.Responsibilities:Coordinate with MPM, PMT and ODM SCM on all supply related issues to SSD buildPrice and allocation adjustment based on supplier's performance.Weekly/daily coordination on forecast requirementStrategic planning and future LT capacity/pricing modelVMI enablement with current and potential future suppliersDrive supplier proposals and RFQs. Resolve all commercial queries arising from the quote process and formalize business awards.Negotiate contracts and agreements with IC suppliers to ensure favorable terms and conditionsCollaborate with cross functional teams on value engineering projects and cost improvementsConduct market analysis and supplier assessments to stay abreast of industry trends and identify opportunities, or potential risks, BCP mitigation planRelationship management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth inventory operations.Ensuring compliance: Ensuring that all purchasing activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and legal requirements.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or above in sourcing, procurement and supply chain management, or related field.10+ years Proven experience of commercial sourcing, vendor management or related filed.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.Nice to have - Semiconductor experienceManager's Requested Bill Rate: 85