Responsibilities Develop and execute a strategic vision for sourcing EE components and semiconductors Build strategic supplier relationships and negotiate key contracts Lead all aspects of supplier negotiation, including part price, engineering & development expenses, and creation of long term agreements Oversee RFI/RFQ/RFP and strategic sourcing process and develop procurement strategies, policies, procedures, and systems Serve as initial point of commercial escalation for commercial issues and claims; efficiently solve problems and make decisions for strategic execution and tactical issues within the relevant portfolio of projects and or processes Engage and support other functional groups such as engineering, finance and strategy teams on scope of development, product cost, manufacturing technology, delivery and quality Provide in-depth analysis of total direct material spend to identify opportunities for improvements and strategic initiatives Recommend solutions to business problems and/or identify opportunities for improvement, and present ideas to senior leadership Drive success through empowering your team, leading by example and removing roadblocks Motivate and collaborate within the team and across peer groups, and present concisely and persuasively to executive management Qualifications BA / BS degree in business administration, supply chain, engineering or equivalent (required) 10+ years of experience in Purchasing/ Supply Chain management, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier management in semiconductors, automotive, consumer electronics or related industry 5+ years of semiconductor sourcing experience. Ability to prioritize multiple projects, develop effective plans, coordinate change management, and see projects through to conclusion Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree/MBA with 10+ years of relevant work experience 5+ years of semiconductor sourcing experience Custom silicon development and production ramp experience Experience in building high performing strategic purchasing organizations and developing talent into leadership positions Pay Disclosure The salary range for this role is $191,600 - $239,500 for Palo Alto, California based applicants.