About the role

AI summarised

The Strategic Sourcing Manager at AMD leads global commodity sourcing for testing hardware equipment used in Test, Mark & Pack (TMP) processes. This role involves early engagement with engineering to assess technology requirements, managing supplier performance, driving cost reduction through competitive bidding and negotiation, and ensuring supply continuity from NPI to mass production. The position requires collaboration with OSATs and cross-functional teams to optimize capacity and manage CAPEX under pressure.

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Key Responsibilities

Work with stakeholders to understand and set cost targets for managed categories
Lead competitive bid process & analysis, price negotiation, cost reduction and business awards for the commodity with key suppliers
Communicate effectively with key stakeholders on all levels and formulate a strategic plan based on their requirements
Ensure supply from NPI to mass production through close coordination with production sites
Manage supplier's performance to contractual requirements to meet AMD short- and long-term needs
Implement contracts to minimize AMD risk and enable supplier accountability for non-performance
Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
Provide results in short period of time during sudden demand increases by expediting deliveries and ensuring supply
Assess impact of new technology/design requirements on future production implementation and ensure risk mitigation is in place ahead of time

Requirements

BS/BA degree plus 8 years of experience in a related technical (preferably mechanical) or business field
OR MBA plus 3 years of experience in a related technical or business field
Experience managing Testing hardware commodity as global lead for the company
Knowledge of Testing Hardware related to FT (Functional Test), SLT (System Level Test) and Burn-in equipment and services
Ability to develop long-term strategies and manage strategic supplier relationships
Experience managing CAPEX expenditure through cost reduction activities and negotiations
Ability to handle extreme pressure during NPI and production capacity enablement and last-minute demand pull-in
Close collaboration and management of cross-functional groups
Proactive, self-driven, fast-learner with ability to collaborate closely with stakeholders and vendors
Good understanding of equipment/system configuration and its application
Ability to accommodate in a highly stressful and fast-paced environment