About the role
This role leads global outsourcing and third-party risk management for a Tier 1 semiconductor IDM, driving supplier strategy, risk mitigation, and cost optimization across manufacturing and service categories.
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute global outsourcing and third-party risk management strategies aligned with corporate objectives
- Lead cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and onboard strategic suppliers for manufacturing and service categories
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and due diligence for new and existing suppliers
- Negotiate and manage complex contracts, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with company policies
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive supplier performance and continuous improvement
- Implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality and service levels
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, quality, and legal teams to ensure seamless supplier integration
- Lead supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality, EHS, and regulatory standards
- Drive digital transformation initiatives to enhance visibility and efficiency in the supply chain
- Manage escalations and resolve critical supplier issues to minimize business impact
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 7 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or outsourcing within the semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing industry
- Proven track record in third-party risk management and supplier performance optimization
- Strong negotiation skills with experience managing complex contracts and agreements
- Experience working with global suppliers and managing cross-cultural relationships
- Proficiency in ERP systems and supply chain management tools
- Certification in supply chain (CSCP, CPSM) or project management (PMP) preferred
- Six Sigma Green Belt or higher certification preferred
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data
- Strong leadership and communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally
- Experience with ISO, EHS, and other regulatory compliance standards
- Demonstrated ability to drive cost reduction and process improvement initiatives
- Experience managing supplier audits and risk assessments