Senior Sourcing Leader for Global System Integrators ODMs

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD Austin seeks a senior supply chain and vendor management leader focused on server and AI infrastructure manufacturing partners (ODMs/System Integrators). The role blends strategic planning with hands-on execution, driving supplier relationships, NPI readiness, and cost optimization across global manufacturing networks.

You will collaborate across engineering, operations, and finance to deliver scalable, cost-efficient supply chains for high‑volume production.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, manufacturing, and supplier management within server and AI infrastructure environments.
• Experience with ODM and system integrator ecosystems.
• Data-driven approaches to optimize cost, capacity, and supply continuity.
• Experience operating in global manufacturing networks and applying structured problem-solving methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with key system and rack integrator partners, including commercial discussions and framework agreements.
• Develop partnership strategies aligned to business, supply, and operational objectives.
• Support NPI execution from prototype through production, including schedules, milestones, and manufacturing readiness.
• Coordinate cross‑functional issue resolution, engineering changes, and production transitions.
• Develop capacity and risk buy plans to support demand and supply continuity.
• Identify manufacturing constraints and define mitigation actions, including allocation planning during supply limitations.
• Lead cost improvement initiatives, benchmark manufacturing costs, and optimize total landed cost across MVA, components, logistics, tariffs, warranty, and NRE.
• Partner with Supply Chain Strategy, Commodity Management, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Program Management, Finance, Quality, and Logistics to align priorities.
• Develop supplier risk mitigation and business continuity plans, monitor supply‑related and external risks, and assess supplier financial health.

Skills

Supply chain

Vendor management

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven

Negotiation

Cost optimization

Manufacturing operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business

Job description

AMD Austin seeks a senior supply chain and vendor management leader focused on server and AI infrastructure manufacturing partners (ODMs/System Integrators). The role blends strategic planning with hands-on execution, driving supplier relationships, NPI readiness, and cost optimization across global manufacturing networks.

You will collaborate across engineering, operations, and finance to deliver scalable, cost-efficient supply chains for high‑volume production.