Global Strategic Sourcing Leader

Microchip Technology Inc. (China); Caldicot; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in the United Kingdom invites a Strategic Sourcing Manager to develop and execute global sourcing strategies, strengthen supplier capability, reduce risk, and support business objectives.

You will partner cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, and finance teams to secure cost-efficient supply, manage supplier relationships, and lead negotiations across international markets; travel up to 25-50% is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in global strategic sourcing management.
• Strong global procurement experience using strategic sourcing methods across supplier selection, risk/compliance, negotiation, roadmap alignment, and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated experience and achievement in sourcing solutions.
• Excellent relationship management and collaboration skills across suppliers, internal customers, engineering, marketing, and senior management.
• Strong negotiation skills, including international sourcing experience.
• Proven ability to drive positive change and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multi-functional teams.
• Self-starter who can build sourcing/procurement credibility within groups not accustomed to working with procurement.
• Experience operating within fast-paced business.
• Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving Skills, and Strong Communication Skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, MS Office, Advanced Excel, and MS Project; Microsoft Dynamics experience a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required (approx. 20%).
• Preferred certifications: ISM C.P.M., CPSM, APICS CSCP/CPIM, or equivalent.
• BS/BA in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies, including supplier selection, qualification, rationalization, benchmarking, TCO, and risk mitigation.
• Lead supplier relationships, contracts, pricing agreements, performance assessments, and assigned category management activities.
• Deliver cost reductions through market analysis, cost modeling, competitive sourcing, make-versus-buy analysis, and global spend leverage.
• Build supplier and market intelligence to support sourcing strategy, capability assessment, and business planning.
• Drive lean transformation and continuous improvement across category procurement processes.
• Execute cost reduction projects, negotiations, process changes, and sustainable cost controls.
• Analyze suppliers to optimize supply chain performance and mitigate assurance-of-supply risks.
• Share sourcing best practices and support team development and continuous improvement.
• Maintain confidentiality, protect company assets, act ethically, and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Work with engineering teams to understand product requirements and manufacturing options for component sourcing.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities to support current needs and future product roadmaps.
• Manage sourcing through new product development, launch readiness, and supplier reporting.

Skills

Global strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost reduction

Supply chain analysis

ERP systems

MS Excel

Travel willingness

Certifications (ISM CPSM CSCP CPIM)

Education

BS/BA in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Engineering, Business

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Advanced Excel

MS Project

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. in the United Kingdom invites a Strategic Sourcing Manager to develop and execute global sourcing strategies, strengthen supplier capability, reduce risk, and support business objectives.

You will partner cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, and finance teams to secure cost-efficient supply, manage supplier relationships, and lead negotiations across international markets; travel up to 25-50% is required.