Global Sourcing Lead: Semiconductors & EE Components

ALSO; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust health coverage

One Medical membership and advocates

Fertility and family benefits withProg

Flexible time off

401(k) match

Job summary

The ALSO team in Silicon Valley is seeking a Staff Global Supply Manager, EE Components to own the electronics supply base from concept to mass production. You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing, and NPI and lead the supplier ecosystem.

You’ll build global sourcing strategies for EE components, manage vendor relationships, and drive cost, quality, and resilience while navigating international supply chains.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in global sourcing or commodity management, with semiconductors or complex EE components, plus real NPI experience.
• Direct sourcing experience in computing, perception, power & motion, connectivity, or interaction components.
• Track record of landing long-term agreements with global manufacturers; strong semiconductor ecosystem knowledge.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally ~25% and operate with autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute the global sourcing strategy for EE components and semiconductors across current and next-gen roadmaps.
• Own a semiconductor technology roadmap aligned with supplier and industry directions.
• Manage the Approved Vendor List end-to-end from source selection to performance evaluation.
• Negotiate long-term agreements and quality terms to secure high-priority parts.
• Lead BOM scrubs to mitigate end-of-life risks and bottlenecks.
• Develop should-cost models to reduce total cost of ownership through negotiation and V.E.
• Identify supply chain vulnerabilities and plan hedging and continuity measures.
• Monitor market pricing, lead times, capacity, and silicon tech to inform sourcing strategy.
• Establish supplier performance metrics and conduct regular business reviews.

Skills

Global sourcing

NPI experience

Semiconductors

Vendor negotiations

Autonomy & relationships

Education

BS in Engineering (EE preferred) or Supply Chain or Business Management

Tools

Job description

The ALSO team in Silicon Valley is seeking a Staff Global Supply Manager, EE Components to own the electronics supply base from concept to mass production. You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing, and NPI and lead the supplier ecosystem.

You’ll build global sourcing strategies for EE components, manage vendor relationships, and drive cost, quality, and resilience while navigating international supply chains.