Global Sourcing Lead: Drive Cost Reductions & Partnerships

Microchip Technology Inc.; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 91,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. in the United States seeks a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager to develop and execute worldwide sourcing strategies. You will lead supplier relationships, drive cost reductions, and work cross-functionally with engineering and operations to align on product roadmaps.

Travel about 20% is expected; a BS in Engineering and 10+ years in global sourcing are required; strong negotiation and ERP/MS Project/MS Dynamics skills are valued. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (required).
• 10+ years 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.

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 sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Advanced Excel

MS Project

MS Dynamics

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc. in the United States seeks a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager to develop and execute worldwide sourcing strategies. You will lead supplier relationships, drive cost reductions, and work cross-functionally with engineering and operations to align on product roadmaps.

Travel about 20% is expected; a BS in Engineering and 10+ years in global sourcing are required; strong negotiation and ERP/MS Project/MS Dynamics skills are valued. Competitive compensation offered.