Global Strategic Sourcing Manager

Microchip Technology Inc.; Mount Holly Springs (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 91,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

ESP stock purchase plan with 2-year; 2

Competitive base pay and bonus

Job summary

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

You will work cross-functionally to resolve supply challenges and provide timely technical and financial insights. You will lead supplier relationships, contracts, and performance assessments, driving cost reductions through market analysis, benchmarking, and strategic sourcing.

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.
• Ability to drive positive change and build stakeholder relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work across multi-functional teams.
• Self-starter with credibility in procurement.
• Experience in fast-paced environments.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with ERP, MS Office, Advanced Excel, MS Project; Dynamics a plus.
• Willingness to travel ~20% domestically and internationally.
• Preferred certifications: ISM C.P.M., CPSM, 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, performance assessments, and category management.
• Deliver cost reductions via market analysis, cost modeling, competitive sourcing, and make-vs-buy analyses.
• Build supplier and market intelligence to support strategy and planning.
• Drive lean transformation and continuous improvement across procurement processes.
• Execute cost reduction projects, negotiations, process changes, and controls.
• Analyze suppliers to optimize supply chain performance and mitigate risks.
• Share best practices and support team development.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering to understand product requirements and options for sourcing.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities for current and future needs.
• Manage sourcing through new product development and launch readiness.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Sourcing solutions

Relationship management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Change management

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Travel readiness

Self-starter

Leadership

Education

BS in Engineering or Technical field

10+ years in global strategic sourcing management

Certifications: ISM C.P.M., CPSM, CSCP/CPIM or equivalent

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.

Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

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.

Job Requirements

• 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

• BS in Engineering or Technical field.
• 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.
• 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 certifications: ISM C.P.M., CPSM, APICS CSCP/CPIM, or equivalent.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Travel Time

0% - 25%

Physical Attributes

Hearing, Seeing, Talking, Works Alone, Works Around Others

Physical Requirements

80% sitting, 10% standing, 10% walking

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 $91,000-$232,000.*

• 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.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster.

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