Strategic Sourcing Manager- Foundry and Advanced Packaging

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we’re looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don’t shy away from humanity’s challenges but are determined to help solve them.AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you’re designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger — technology that moves the world forward.Foundry Advanced Packaging Sourcing ManagerTHE ROLE:Coordinate the management and spend of AMD’s strategic foundry suppliers with specific focus on post fab / advanced packaging services reporting to the Director Foundry Procurement.Develop the global procurement strategy for foundry with specific focus on post fab and advanced packaging; implementing a supplier development program that has a coordinated long-term approach on cost, quality, and service.Build and maintain supplier relationships.Provide analytical support and recommendations regarding sourcing strategies, requirements planning, and cost improvement.THE PERSON:Problem Solving SpecialistDrives sophisticated solutions and recommendations for complex issues through the analysis of the situation and available data.Exercises judgment in selecting the methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for acquiring results.Networks with key contacts outside area of expertise.Excellent communication & people skills.Capable of initiating and leading new projects to enable procurement scalability in support of AMD growth.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborate with partners and foundry team members to understand and develop negotiation strategies to drive cost targets.Develop, implement, and lead critical foundry procurement management processes based on feedback from team members and partners. This may include (but not limited to): NPI/NRE procurement program management / order execution, Spend/Savings reporting, support emergency ordering process, tracking payables/receivables initiatives, ongoing critical action tracking/reporting and accountability.Own the overall driven bidding process including analysis, price negotiation, and driving business awards.Implement contracts to minimize AMD risk and enable supplier accountability for non-performanceLead Supplier Performance Management (SPM) and be responsible for the quarterly scorecard process to review service levels on cost, technology, quality, service, and flexibility.Develop and optimally communicate a foundry post fab / advanced packaging commodity strategy which fully reflects key partner inputs to AMD Senior Management Team. Provide updates on a regular basis to supervise progress against plan.Collaborate and formalize foundry post fab / advanced packaging market research and benchmarking processes.Collaborates with suppliers to communicate AMD requirements.Ownership of spend, savings and forecasting for Foundry post fab / advanced packaging supplier.PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Extensive Founry or Semiconductor experience (specific to post fab and advanced packaging service offerings is ideal)Strong Engineering background is a plusStong Negotiation and Sourcing skillsSupply Chain Management (SCM) familiarityExperience working in an engineering or semiconductor companyUnderstanding of regional and global markets and culturesACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: BS/BA degreeMBALocation:Santa Clara, CAThis role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.#LI-RD1#LI-HYBRIDBenefits offered are described: 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.This posting is for an existing vacancy.