Senior Semiconductor Sourcing Manager

Bose Corporation, U.S.A; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus programs

Comprehensive health and welfare

401(k) plan

Employee discount

Job summary

Bose Corporation, a leader in audio technology, seeks a Senior Semiconductor Sourcing Manager to develop global strategies for semiconductors and partner with engineering teams to ensure cost, quality, and supply continuity. The role emphasizes market knowledge of SoCs, MCUs, DSPs and software-enabled hardware. Travel up to 15% is expected.

The position is based in Framingham, MA, with a competitive compensation range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in semiconductor sourcing, manufacturing, or related high-tech environments.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor industry, embedded systems, and hardware/software ecosystems.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, cost management, and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead global sourcing and commodity strategies for semiconductors aligned to cost, time-to-market, and supply continuity.
• Evaluate semiconductor architectures (SoCs, MCUs, DSPs) and their integration with software.
• Assess suppliers on hardware, software ecosystem maturity, SDKs, APIs, tools, and long-term support.
• Partner with Hardware Engineering, Embedded Software, Firmware, and Product teams to align roadmaps and platforms.
• Lead supplier selection and negotiations for components, licensing, IP, and development tools.
• Identify supplier risks and implement mitigation like alternate sources and capacity planning.
• Drive strategic partnerships for hardware/software ecosystem differentiation and scalability.
• Conduct QBRs/EBRs and present outcomes to executives; translate complex data for stakeholders.

Skills

Semiconductor sourcing

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Cost management

Cross-functional leadership

Embedded software

Firmware understanding

Analytical skills

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SDKs

APIs

Development tools

Firmware documentation

Job description

At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth — and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence. Privately owned, fiercely customer-focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound. Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation.

Job Description. We create products that deliver extraordinary experiences and help people feel more, do more, and be more. As part of Global Procurement, the Senior Semiconductor Sourcing Manager will develop and execute global sourcing strategies for semiconductors while supporting cost, innovation, time-to-market, and supply continuity objectives.

This role requires strong semiconductor market knowledge, commercial expertise, and an understanding of embedded software, firmware, software-enabled semiconductor technologies, and hardware/software interdependencies to support technology and sourcing decisions.

Job Description & responsibilities:

• Lead and execute global sourcing and commodity strategies for semiconductors that support key business objectives, including time to market, cost reduction, lead-time improvement, supply continuity, and successful product ramp-up and ramp-down.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of semiconductor architectures, including SoCs, MCUs, DSPs, and connectivity chipsets, and their integration with embedded software, firmware, and system-level applications.
• Evaluate semiconductor suppliers based on both hardware capabilities and software ecosystem maturity, including SDKs, APIs, development tools, firmware support, documentation, and long-term software maintenance.
• Assess the total value and cost of semiconductor solutions, considering hardware pricing, software licensing, development costs, integration complexity, ongoing support, and product lifecycle management.
• Partner with Hardware Engineering, Embedded Software, Firmware, and Product Development teams to assess technology roadmaps, supplier capabilities, platform compatibility, and long-term scalability.
• Lead supplier selection and commercial negotiations covering semiconductor components, software licensing, intellectual property (IP), technical support, development tools, and associated contractual agreements.
• Identify and mitigate supplier risks related to semiconductor availability, software dependencies, firmware updates, cybersecurity, technology obsolescence, and vendor lock-in.
• Drive strategic supplier partnerships that support hardware innovation, software ecosystem compatibility, competitive differentiation, and long-term product development needs.
• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and Executive Business Reviews (EBRs) with suppliers & be able to effectively communicate with executive teams.
• Transform multiple and complex streams of information into simple, clear and concise terms to be presented to stakeholders.
• Partner with Product cost engineering to develop and maintain predictive cost models incorporating component cost drivers, risk profiles, lifecycle considerations, and End-of-Life.
• Establish strong partnerships with the Contract Manufacturing procurement teams & lead oversight of product supply chain from an escalation stand point including capacity analysis, safety stock, flexibility & distribution network.
• Assess supply risks and establish mitigation strategies, including alternative sources, capacity planning, safety stock, and business continuity plans.
• Lead semiconductor market intelligence, including technology trends, capacity, lead times, lifecycle/EOL, pricing, tariffs, and geopolitical or supply risks.

Domestic and international travel up to 15%.

Qualifications: 7-10 years of experience in semiconductor sourcing, manufacturing, supply chain, or a related high-technology environment. Strong understanding of the semiconductor industry, embedded systems, and hardware/software technology ecosystems. Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, cost management, and supply-risk mitigation. Ability to understand technical specifications, BOMs, semiconductor roadmaps, and product requirements. Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field. Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment with a high degree of integrity and accountability.

At Bose, you're inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents!

Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary. The hiring range for this position in the primary work location of Framingham, Massachusetts is: $138,100-$189,850. The hiring range for other Bose work locations may vary. In addition to competitive base pay we offer rewards including bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing, and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences.

We are a proudly independent company—driven by purpose, guided by our values, and united by a belief in the power of sound. As the world leader in audio experiences, we’re creating what’s next—pushing boundaries and delivering transformative sound experiences for people everywhere.

Join us and make your next career move a mic-drop. Let’s Make Waves.

It’s an atmosphere of trust, collaboration, high expectations, and great reward.