Strategic Sourcing Manager

Microchip Technology Inc.; Caldicot; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager to design and execute global sourcing strategies that strengthen supplier capability, reduce risk, and align with business goals.

The role partners across functions to resolve supply challenges and provide timely technical and financial insights. Candidates should have 10+ years in global strategic sourcing, strong negotiation and relationship skills, ERP/MS Office/Excel/MS Project experience, and readiness to travel up to 25–50%

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in global strategic sourcing management.
• Experience with supplier selection, risk, negotiation, and financial analysis.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives and cost reductions.
• Strong stakeholder management across engineering, marketing, and senior management.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (~20%).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies and supplier rationalization.
• Lead supplier relationships, contracts, pricing agreements, and assessments.
• Deliver cost reductions through market analysis and make-vs-buy analysis.
• Build supplier and market intelligence for planning and risk mitigation.
• Drive lean transformation and continuous improvement across procurement processes.
• Analyze suppliers to optimize supply chain performance and reduce risk.
• Share best practices and support team development.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-starter

Global sourcing experience

Travel willingness

Education

BS/BA in Supply Chain Management

Engineering / Business or related field

Preferred certifications: ISM C.P.M., CPSM, APICS CSCP/CPIM

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Advanced Excel

MS Project

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Strategic Sourcing Manager develops and executes global sourcing strategies that strengthen supplier capability, reduce risk, and support business objectives.

This role partners cross-functionally to resolve supply challenges, improve sourcing outcomes, and provide timely technical and financial insight.

Job Requirements

• 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.

Requirements/Qualifications

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.

Travel Time

25% - 50%

To all recruitment agencies

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