Senior Director of Global Sourcing

1 week ago

Singapore beBeeSemiconductor Full time $180,000 - $250,000

Job Summary

">Foundry Sourcing Director Role Overview">

The Foundry Sourcing Director is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing external foundry partnerships and driving global sourcing strategies. This role ensures security of supply, cost competitiveness, quality, and technology leadership in alignment with corporate objectives.

">Key Responsibilities:">
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Provide direction and leadership to cross-functional teams comprising Foundry and Commodity Managers.
  • Define and execute comprehensive sourcing and foundry strategies to support competitive cost structures and secure supply.
  • Align sourcing initiatives with corporate manufacturing and technology roadmaps, including technology transfers and innovation programs.
  • Serve as the senior escalation point for foundry and supplier-related matters, ensuring timely resolution across functions and geographies.

Supplier and Foundry Management

  • Oversee foundry and supplier performance with respect to cost, quality, delivery, technology, and service.
  • Develop and maintain executive-level relationships with suppliers, acting as the principal escalation contact.
  • Select, categorize, and develop the supplier base to ensure readiness for emerging technologies and business requirements.
  • Support the identification and qualification of foundries to advance the organization's front-end manufacturing strategy.

Cost and Contract Management

  • Establish and maintain cost roadmaps and drive cost reduction initiatives to meet financial objectives.
  • Monitor global supply markets, identify risks and opportunities, and leverage market intelligence to benefit the business.
  • Lead contract negotiations and manage execution to secure favorable terms regarding supply volume, flexibility, quality, reliability, and pricing.
  • Ensure that supplier selection and commercial decisions are based on objective, fact-based analysis.

Governance and Performance Management

  • Consolidate and report key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Manage escalations across internal and external stakeholders to ensure business continuity.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards in supplier development, quality assurance, and contractual obligations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Industrial Management, or a related field.
  • Min. 10 years of relevant experience in semiconductor manufacturing, sourcing, or procurement, with solid knowledge of foundry operations and process technology integration.
  • Demonstrated success in leading international procurement projects, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
  • Strong knowledge of semiconductor supply markets, with proven ability to manage cross-regional supplier development.
  • Established leadership skills with experience in managing cross-functional, international teams within matrix organizations.
  • Excellent business acumen combined with analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Willingness to undertake frequent international travel as required.
">Important Skills and Qualifications">
  • Leadership
  • Corporate Governance
  • Supplier Performance
  • Business Continuity
  • Quality Assurance
  • Business Acumen
  • Contract Management
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing
  • Global Sourcing
  • Market Intelligence
  • Wafer Fabrication
  • Performance Management
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