Director of Strategic Purchasing

AMD; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD is seeking a Director of Purchasing to lead procurement strategy, supplier management, and negotiations to ensure cost efficiency and supply continuity. The role partners with operations, engineering, and finance to align sourcing with production needs and business goals.

Ideal candidates bring extensive procurement and supply chain leadership experience in manufacturing or technology, with a track record of cost savings and supplier excellence in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in related field.
• Extensive procurement experience with sourcing strategies.
• Proven track record in leading strategic sourcing and negotiations.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute purchasing and sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and commercial agreements.
• Manage supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and service.
• Identify cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
• Ensure continuity of supply and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and finance to align procurement with needs.
• Establish strong supplier relationships and partnerships.
• Oversee compliance with policies and regulations.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing purchasing team.
• Monitor market trends to inform sourcing strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Strategic sourcing

Negotiations

Procurement systems

Supply chain management

Global supplier networks

Industry experience (manufacturing/tec

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believetechnology has the power to solve the world's most important challenges. From advancing healthcare and scientific discovery to powering AI and the technologies people rely on every day, innovation at AMD is shaping the future.

Whetheryou're redesigning next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, orbringing leading edge products to market, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger - technologythat moves the world forward.Join us and, together, we'll advance your career.

THE ROLE:

The Director Purchasing is responsible for leading the organization's procurement and sourcing strategy to ensure cost efficiency, supply continuity, and operational excellence. This role oversees supplier management, contract negotiations, and purchasing operations while working closely with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute purchasing and sourcing strategies aligned with business goals
• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiations, and commercial agreements
• Manage supplier performance, including cost, quality, delivery, and service levels
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements
• Ensure continuity of supply and mitigate supply chain risks
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., operations, engineering, finance) to align procurement activities with project and production needs
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships and partnerships
• Oversee compliance with company policies, procurement standards, and relevant regulations
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing purchasing team (if applicable)
• Monitor market trends and industry developments to inform sourcing strategies

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES:

• Extensive experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management
• Proven track record in leading strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiations
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Experience in manufacturing or technology-related industries
• Experience managing regional or global supplier networks
• Familiarity with procurement systems and tools

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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