Director of Strategic Purchasing

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) is seeking a Director of Purchasing to lead the organization’s procurement strategy, supplier management, and negotiations to ensure cost efficiency and supply continuity.

This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to align procurement with production needs in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive procurement and sourcing experience, strong leadership, and a proven track record in strategic supplier

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management.
• Proven track record in strategic sourcing initiatives and negotiations.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience in manufacturing or technology-related industries.
• Experience managing regional or global supplier networks.

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 to align procurement activities with project needs.
• Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships and partnerships.
• Oversee compliance with company policies, procurement standards, and regulations.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing purchasing team (if applicable).
• Monitor market trends and industry developments to inform sourcing strategies.

Skills

Procurement

Purchasing

Supply chain management

Strategic sourcing

Negotiations

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Supplier networks

Education

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

Tools

Procurement systems and tools

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 AMDis shapingthefuture.

Whetheryou’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:

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.

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.