Capable of initiating and leading new projects to enable procurement scalability in support of AMD growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop processes and methods to implement new assignments and coordinate activities of other personnel as a team lead.
Collaborate with partners and foundry team members to understand and develop negotiation strategies to drive cost targets.
Develop, implement, and lead critical foundry procurement management processes partnering with internal and external members. This may include (but not limited to): NPI NRE enablement, technology NRE enablement, Spend/Savings reporting, ongoing critical action tracking/reporting and accountability.
Own the overall driven bidding process including analysis, price negotiation, and driving business awards.
Implement contracts to minimize AMD risk and enable supplier accountability for non-performance.
Drive supplier's performance reviews on contractual requirements which meet AMD short- and long-term needs.
Lead Supplier Performance Management (SPM) and be responsible for the quarterly scorecard process to review service levels on cost, technology, quality, service, and flexibility.
Develop and optimally communicate a commodity strategy which fully reflects key partner inputs to AMD Senior Management Team. Provide updates on a regular basis to supervise progress against plan.
Collaborate and formalize foundry market research and benchmarking processes.
Exemplifies discernment and judgment in collaborating with management to understand negotiation requirements.
Collaborates with suppliers to communicate AMD requirements.
Ownership of spend, savings and forecasting for Foundry suppliers.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Extensive Foundry or Semiconductor experience
Strong Engineering background is a plus
Strong Negotiation skills
Supply Chain Management (SCM)
NAPM/APICS & Green Belt Certification a plus
Understanding of regional and global markets and cultures
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
B.S./M.S./MBA in Engineering
LOCATION
Austin, TX
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
THE ROLE
Coordinate the management and spend of AMD’s foundry suppliers (wafer or post fab / advanced packaging) reporting directly to the Sr. Director of Procurement.
Develop the global procurement strategy for foundry; implementing a supplier development program that has a coordinated long-term approach on cost, quality, and service.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
Provide analytical support and recommendations regarding sourcing strategies, requirements planning, and cost improvement.
THE PERSON
Problem Solving Specialist.
Drive sophisticated solutions and recommendations for complex issues through the analysis of the situation and available data.
Exercises judgment in selecting the methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for acquiring results.
Networks with key contacts outside area of expertise.
Excellent communication & people skills.
Capable of initiating and leading new projects to enable procurement scalability in support of AMD growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop processes and methods to implement new assignments and coordinate activities of other personnel as a team lead.
Collaborate with partners and foundry team members to understand and develop negotiation strategies to drive cost targets.
Develop, implement, and lead critical foundry procurement management processes partnering with internal and external members. This may include (but not limited to): NPI NRE enablement, technology NRE enablement, Spend/Savings reporting, ongoing critical action tracking/reporting and accountability.
Own the overall driven bidding process including analysis, price negotiation, and driving business awards.
Implement contracts to minimize AMD risk and enable supplier accountability for non-performance.
Drive supplier's performance reviews on contractual requirements which meet AMD short- and long-term needs.
Lead Supplier Performance Management (SPM) and be responsible for the quarterly scorecard process to review service levels on cost, technology, quality, service, and flexibility.
Develop and optimally communicate a commodity strategy which fully reflects key partner inputs to AMD Senior Management Team. Provide updates on a regular basis to supervise progress against plan.
Collaborate and formalize foundry market research and benchmarking processes.
Exemplifies discernment and judgment in collaborating with management to understand negotiation requirements.
Collaborates with suppliers to communicate AMD requirements.
Ownership of spend, savings and forecasting for Foundry suppliers.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Extensive Foundry or Semiconductor experience
Strong Engineering background is a plus
Strong Negotiation skills
Supply Chain Management (SCM)
NAPM/APICS & Green Belt Certification a plus
Understanding of regional and global markets and cultures
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
B.S./M.S./MBA in Engineering
LOCATION
Austin, TX
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
#LI-RD1
Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
