Global Strategic Sourcing Manager

Microchip Technology Inc.; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Restricted stock units (RSUs)

Annual bonus

Job summary

Microchip Technology Inc. is seeking a Global Strategic Sourcing Manager to develop and execute global sourcing strategies that strengthen supplier capability, reduce risk, and support business objectives.

This role partners cross-functionally to resolve supply challenges, improve outcomes, and provide timely technical and financial insight. You will lead supplier relationships, contracts, and performance assessments while delivering cost reductions through market analysis, benchmarking, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in a related field (see above).
• 15+ years of global strategic sourcing management experience.
• Strong global procurement experience using strategic sourcing methods.
• Demonstrated experience delivering sourcing solutions and cost reductions.
• Excellent relationship management and cross-functional collaboration across internal teams.
• Proven negotiation skills with international sourcing experience.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approx. 20%).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies, including supplier selection and risk mitigation.
• Lead supplier relationships, contracts, pricing, performance assessments, and category management.
• Deliver cost reductions through market analysis, cost modeling, and make-versus-buy analyses.
• Build supplier and market intelligence to support sourcing strategy and planning.
• Drive lean transformation and continuous improvement in procurement processes.
• Coordinate supplier evaluations and reporting for new product development and launches.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with laws and company policies.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

BS/BA in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Advanced Excel

MS Project

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, respect, diversity, and communication? How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization? We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchip’s nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development, values-based decision making, and strong sense of community, driven by our Vision, Mission, and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and it’s won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Job Description

The Global Strategic Sourcing Manager develops and executes global sourcing strategies that strengthen supplier capability, reduce risk, and support business objectives.

This role partners cross-functionally to resolve supply challenges, improve sourcing outcomes, and provide timely technical and financial insight.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Requirements/Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 15+ 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.
• Proven ability to drive positive change and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multi-functional teams.
• Self-starter who can build sourcing/procurement credibility within groups not accustomed to working with procurement.
• Experience operating within fast-paced business.
• Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving Skills, and Strong Communication Skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, MS Office, Advanced Excel, and MS Project; Microsoft Dynamics experience a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required (approx. 20%).

Preferred Qualifications

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

Critical Physical Requirements

• Sit 80%; stand 10%, walk 10%; must be able to perform activities that include hearing, talking, seeing.

Travel Time

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes

Hearing, Seeing, Supervises Others, Talking

Physical Requirements

Sit 80%; stand 10%, walk 10%; must be able to perform activities that include hearing, talking, seeing.

Pay Range

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive base pay, restricted stock units, and quarterly bonus payments. In addition to these components, our package includes health benefits that begin day one, retirement savings plans, and an industry leading ESPP program with a 2 year look back feature. Find more information about all our benefits at the link below:

Benefits of working at Microchip

The annual base salary range for this position, which could be performed in the US, is $89,000-$206,000.*

• Range is dependent on numerous factors including job location, skills and experience.

Application window will remain open until qualified candidates have been identified.

Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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