Senior Manager, Technology and Software Procurement

100 Intel Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 221,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Vacation

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Santa Clara, CA, seeks a Senior Manager for Commercial IP and EDA Procurement to lead a dedicated team enabling hardware engineering processes through strategic IP and EDA acquisition and lifecycle management.

You will bridge engineering with business execution, driving supplier relationships, negotiations, risk mitigation, and cost governance to secure robust supply chains for IP and EDA solutions across R&D, pilot lines, and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in procurement, supply chain, or engineering leadership in semiconductor hardware.
• Proven expertise in hardware engineering, systems enablement, and strategic sourcing for IP/EDA.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving negotiation and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a systems and hardware enablement team for IP/EDA procurement initiatives.
• Develop strategic sourcing and supplier development aligned with roadmaps.
• Negotiate contracts for IP and EDA with favorable technical and commercial terms.
• Build robust supplier relationships to improve cost, quality, capacity, and innovation.
• Collaborate with engineering to translate technical specs into procurement strategies.
• Mitigate supply chain risks and ensure continuity of IP/EDA assets.
• Contribute to cost governance and optimize total cost of ownership.
• Support contract compliance and resolve issues with finance and legal.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Cross-functional leadership

IP & EDA procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Should-cost modeling

Job description

Job Details

Job Description: As a Senior Manager, Commercial IP and EDA Procurement, you will lead a team dedicated to optimizing and enabling hardware engineering processes through strategic procurement and management of IP and EDA solutions. You will bridge engineering innovation with business execution, focusing on the acquisition and lifecycle management of critical commercial IP and EDA software/hardware that empower Research and Development, pilot lines, and high-volume manufacturing. Your leadership will inspire productivity, focus on meaningful results, and contribute directly to Intel's cutting-edge advancements in technology by ensuring a robust and strategic supply chain for IP and EDA.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a systems and hardware enablement team, ensuring execution of deliverables through clear goal-setting, effective collaboration, and accountability for IP and EDA procurement initiatives.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and supplier development plans for Commercial IP and EDA, aligning with product and process technology roadmaps.
• Drive competitive negotiations and contract management for IP and EDA, securing optimal technical and commercial terms (e.g., pricing, lead time, IP/confidentiality considerations).
• Build and maintain robust supplier relationships with IP and EDA providers, fostering continuous improvement in cost, quality, capacity, and innovation.
• Partner closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to translate technical specifications into procurement strategies and influence design decisions for IP and EDA solutions.
• Mitigate supply chain risks and ensure continuity of supply for critical IP and EDA assets through proactive strategies.
• Contribute to cost governance and optimize total cost of ownership for IP and EDA solutions, identifying cost risks and opportunities.
• Support operational execution and ensure contract compliance for IP and EDA agreements, resolving issues across finance and legal.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 10+ years of professional experience in procurement, supply chain, or engineering leadership roles, with significant focus on semiconductor hardware, systems, or manufacturing, and strong experience in Commercial IP and EDA procurement and negotiation.
• Proven expertise in hardware engineering, systems enablement, and development processes, combined with experience in strategic sourcing for technical materials and services, specifically relating to IP and EDA.
• Strong experience in managing cross-functional teams and driving collaborative engineering and procurement efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to set clear goals, maintain accountability, and deliver results, particularly in negotiation, contract management, and supplier performance for technical commodities.
• Proficiency in managing and optimizing engineering workflows and procurement processes, including should-cost modeling and risk mitigation for IP and EDA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with product life-cycle development, including feature enhancement and debugging, from a supply chain perspective for IP and EDA.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills for team development and fostering collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Ability to inspire and motivate teams, driving innovation and growth in supplier technology enablement.
• Knowledge of emerging trends in hardware engineering, IP/EDA, and familiarity with industry best practices in procurement and supply chain management.

Job Type

Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, California, Santa Clara Additional Locations:

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range

For jobs which could be performed in the US: $220,920.00-311,890.00 USD The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter. Intel's official careers website. Find your next job and take on projects that shape tomorrow’s technology.