Senior Global Foundry Sourcing Leader

Sandisk; California (MO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk is seeking a Senior Global Category Manager for Foundry to define and execute the global sourcing strategy for semiconductor commodities. You will own category roadmaps, drive supplier engagement, and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Program teams to secure sustainable supply.

The role requires leading multi-year strategies, managing risk, negotiating long-term agreements, and aligning with product roadmaps and customer commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years in semiconductor sourcing, category management, or supplier management.
• Deep understanding of foundry ecosystems and manufacturing.
• Experience managing executive-level supplier relationships and complex negotiations.
• Strong analytical, financial, and risk management capabilities.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and lead through ambiguity.
• Experience driving long-term supply continuity programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain multi-year category strategies aligned with objectives.
• Analyze market conditions, supplier capabilities, capacity trends, and technology roadmaps.
• Lead category business reviews and provide executive updates on supply outlook and risks.
• Own long-term supply continuity planning for semiconductor categories.
• Lead supplier negotiations covering commercial agreements and long-term commitments.
• Drive alternate sources and second-source qualifications.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Program teams to secure solutions.
• Manage cross-functional relationships and drive strategic supplier engagements.

Skills

Semiconductor sourcing

Category management

Supply chain

Executive stakeholder management

Negotiations

Analytical skills

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline

MBA preferred

Job description

Sandisk is seeking a Senior Global Category Manager for Foundry to define and execute the global sourcing strategy for semiconductor commodities. You will own category roadmaps, drive supplier engagement, and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Program teams to secure sustainable supply.

The role requires leading multi-year strategies, managing risk, negotiating long-term agreements, and aligning with product roadmaps and customer commitments.