Global Sourcing Strategy Leader

Microchip Technology Inc; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 91,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc in the United States is seeking a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager to develop and execute global sourcing strategies, strengthen supplier capabilities, reduce risk, and support business objectives.

You will partner cross-functionally to resolve supply challenges, provide timely technical and financial insight, and lead category management across initiatives. Travel ~20% is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Technical field required.
• 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.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, approx 20%.
• Preferred certifications: ISM C.P.M., CPSM, APICS CSCP/CPIM, or equivalent.

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

Negotiation

Relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Self-starter

Education

BS in Engineering or Technical field

ISM C.P.M., CPSM, APICS CSCP/CPIM or equivalent certifications

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Microchip Technology Inc in the United States is seeking a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager to develop and execute global sourcing strategies, strengthen supplier capabilities, reduce risk, and support business objectives.

You will partner cross-functionally to resolve supply challenges, provide timely technical and financial insight, and lead category management across initiatives. Travel ~20% is expected.