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Tier-1 employer, mid-level generalist role in metro with broad engineering sourcing requirements increases candidate competition.
Specialized semiconductor, EDA and IP sourcing experience makes cross-industry transfers difficult.
Mandatory 5+ years plus specific engineering sourcing and IP/EDA experience tightly narrows qualified applicants.
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Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing and category management for indirect engineering materials including lab equipment, PCBA prototypes, software licensing, IP, and capital equipment.
Own supplier relationship management, performance improvement, commercial negotiations, and contracting to drive cost, quality, delivery, and innovation outcomes.
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, legal, finance, and operations to align sourcing decisions with product development milestones and manage supply continuity and risk.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Minimum 5 years experience in strategic sourcing or category management of complex indirect categories including engineering services, software licensing, IP, lab equipment, or prototypes.
Proven track record in commercial negotiations and supplier performance management with measurable business outcomes.
Work Experience Required: 5+ years; Notice period: Not explicitly mentioned in the JD.
Experienced in semiconductor, electronics, or high-tech engineering sourcing environments with exposure to prototype builds and EDA/IP licensing models.
Able to develop multi-year category strategies linked to engineering roadmaps and execute complex commercial deals involving NRE and IP licensing.
Skilled in data-driven decision making, including cost modeling and benchmarking, and comfortable working globally with multiple stakeholders across time zones.