Strategic Sourcing Manager

MTI Advanced Test Development Corp.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to design and drive global sourcing strategies across multiple categories.

You will lead supplier relationships, assess costs, and deliver savings aligned with product roadmaps and engineering needs. This role requires cross-functional collaboration, market intelligence, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement within a fast-paced, globally-connected environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in global strategic sourcing management.
• Strong procurement experience across supplier selection, risk/compliance, negotiation, roadmaps, and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated achievement in sourcing solutions.
• Excellent relationship management across suppliers, internal customers, engineering, marketing, and senior management.
• Strong negotiation skills, including international sourcing.
• Proven ability to drive change and build stakeholder relationships.
• Collaborative across multi-functional teams.
• Self-starter building credibility with groups not used to procurement.
• Experience in fast-paced environments.
• Critical thinking, problem solving, and strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with ERP, MS Office, Excel, MS Project; Dynamics a plus.
• Willingness to travel ~20% domestically/internationally.
• Preferred: ISM C.P.M., CPSM, APICS CSCP/CPIM, or equivalent.
• BS/BA in SCM/Materials Management/Engineering/Business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies including supplier selection, qualification, rationalization, benchmarking, TCO, and risk mitigation.
• Lead supplier relationships, contracts, pricing, performance assessments, and category management.
• Deliver cost reductions via market analysis, cost modeling, competitive sourcing, make-versus-buy, and spend leverage.
• Build supplier and market intelligence to support sourcing strategy 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 risks.
• Share best practices and support team development and continuous improvement.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all laws and regulations.
• Work with engineering to understand product requirements and manufacturing options for sourcing.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities for current and future roadmaps.
• Manage sourcing through NPD, launch readiness, and supplier reporting.

Skills

Global sourcing

Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategy

Education

BS/BA in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office/Excel

MS Project / 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.

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 withinfast-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

0% - 25%

To all recruitment agencies

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