Senior Strategic Sourcing Leader — Electronics Hardware

Cadence Design Systems; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

paid vacation and paid holidays

401(k) plan with employer match

employee stock purchase plan

medical, dental and vision plans

Job summary

Cadence Design Systems is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead the hardware systems verification supply chain. You will design and scale the supply chain, drive sourcing strategy, negotiate with suppliers, and manage vendor risks to optimize costs and performance.

The role requires 15+ years in electronics supply chain leadership, strong supplier relationships, and a track record of margin expansion through procurement excellence.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of supply chain operational leadership in electronics.
• Strong supplier relationships and networks in electronics.
• Proven ability to negotiate, manage risks, and improve margins.
• Strong procurement, subcontracts, material planning and inventory operations.
• Solid financial and P&L management aligning with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Design and scale the supply chain to meet growing business demands.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategy, mitigate risks, ensure performance and quality.
• Execute global strategic sourcing: supplier selection, contract negotiation, vendor management.
• Oversee supply base cost management initiatives to drive value and maintain competitive advantage.
• Advise executive management on procurement strategy, vendor risk, and cost optimization opportunities.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Vendor governance

Negotiation skills

COGS reduction

Procurement & subcontracts

Inventory planning

P&L management

Financial acumen

Job description

Cadence Design Systems is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead the hardware systems verification supply chain. You will design and scale the supply chain, drive sourcing strategy, negotiate with suppliers, and manage vendor risks to optimize costs and performance.

The role requires 15+ years in electronics supply chain leadership, strong supplier relationships, and a track record of margin expansion through procurement excellence.