Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager

Job Description

About the Programmable Solutions Group (PSG):
Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) empowers customers to unlock the full potential of data through cutting-edge programmable platforms. Intel Corporation announced its intent to separate its Programmable Solutions Group operations into a standalone business which will be called Altera. This will give PSG the autonomy and flexibility it needs to fully accelerate its growth and more effectively compete in the FPGA industry, which serves a broad array of markets, including the data center, communications, industrial, automotive, aerospace and defense sectors.

In Q4 2023, Intel announced PSG will be reported as a separate business unit beginning on January 1, 2024, with ongoing support from Intel. This position is associated to that standalone business strategy and is expected to fully transition to a standalone company called Altera at some time in the future.

Job Description:

• Manages large, highly visible strategic supplier relations, often with senior leadership/executive contacts to drive value through strategic sourcing decisions and align philosophical business partnership and working model across both companies.
• Develops and implements commodity/category strategy and procurement initiatives to enable long term business growth. Manages contracts, specifications, quality, capacity and HVM support to meet business unit product requirements.
• Creates robust negotiation strategies and cost targeting through understanding of market dynamics, industry benchmarking, and key trends.
• Drives business impact by influencing senior managers to adopt practices that enable execution with consistency. Anticipates business risks and drives mitigating strategies with accuracy, quality, and timeliness of delivery.
• Ensures adherence to policy, educates stakeholders and suppliers on policy compliance, and manages the remediation and resolution of sourcing issues. Identifies opportunities to adapt policy as required to better enable suppliers to meet business needs.
• This position will report to the Strategic Sourcing Director of PSG aka Altera.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field of study with 7+ years of experience or MBA degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field of study with 4+ years of experience in direct/strategic sourcing.
• Previous manufacturing and direct materials sourcing experience in semiconductor industry.

Inside this Business Group

The Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) was formed from the acquisition of Altera. As part of Intel, PSG will create market-leading programmable logic devices that deliver a wider range of capabilities than customers experience today. Combining Altera's industry-leading FPGA technology and customer support with Intel's world-class semiconductor manufacturing capabilities will enable customers to create the next generation of electronic systems with unmatched performance and power efficiency. PSG takes pride in creating an energetic and dynamic work environment that is driven by ingenuity and innovation. We believe the growth and success of our group is directly linked to the growth and satisfaction of our employees. That is why PSG is committed to a work environment that is flexible and collaborative, and allows our employees to reach their full potential.

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here.

Working Model

This role is available as a fully home-based and generally would require you to attend Intel sites only occasionally based on business need. This role may also be available as our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. In certain circumstances the work model may change to accommodate business needs.