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Tier-1 brand, metro location, mid-level experience but niche engineering/EDA/IP sourcing reduces broad applicant density.
Specialized engineering sourcing, EDA/IP and prototype procurement require industry-specific experience, limiting cross-industry transferability.
Explicit 5+ years plus mandated engineering/EDA/IP sourcing experience and negotiation skills create stringent hiring filters.
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Lead category strategy and end-to-end sourcing for engineering-related indirect materials including lab equipment, engineering services, software licensing, IP, and capital equipment.
Own supplier relationship management, performance governance, commercial negotiations, and contracting to achieve targets in cost, quality, delivery, risk, and innovation.
Deliver measurable outcomes such as annual cost savings, supplier performance improvements, contract coverage, reduced cycle times, and risk mitigation.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field; Master’s preferred.
5+ years experience in strategic sourcing or category management with complex indirect categories.
Proven experience sourcing engineering services, software/EDA tools, IP licensing, lab equipment, or capital procurement.
Strong negotiation and analytical skills with demonstrated commercial outcomes.
Experienced managing high-impact engineering indirect sourcing in semiconductor, electronics, or high-tech product development contexts.
Skilled at cross-functional collaboration with engineering, legal, finance, and quality to align sourcing with product roadmaps and compliance.
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, complex environments managing global suppliers and multiple engineering categories internationally.