Strategic Sourcing Manager - Semiconductors & Optics

Amphenol Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 189.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Life insurance and disability coverage

Zusammenfassung

Amphenol Communications Solutions, a division of Amphenol Corporation, seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager in Santa Clara, CA. You will lead sourcing for semiconductors and optical modules, building executive relationships and guiding cost-optimized supplier strategies.

The role bridges Engineering, Supply Chain, and Product Management to ensure cost competitiveness and long-term supply assurance across critical components for high-speed transceivers and AI networking products.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement in semiconductors, electronics, optical modules, or networking.
• Proven relationships with leading semiconductor suppliers.
• Fluent English; Mandarin a plus.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for semiconductors, ICs, DSPs, drivers, TIAs, laser control ICs, power management devices, memory, and other active electronic components used in optical networking products.
• Build executive-level relationships with key semiconductor manufacturers, distributors, and ecosystem partners.
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, and performance management processes to ensure quality, delivery, cost, and technology roadmaps.
• Establish multi-source strategies to improve supply chain resilience and mitigate single-source risks.
• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, allocations, supply agreements, and long-term commitments.
• Develop and execute cost-reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations, design optimization, alternate sourcing, and value engineering.
• Partner with Engineering and R&D teams on component selection, lifecycle management, and supplier technology assessments.
• Support NPI programs by securing samples, engineering support, and production capacity commitments.
• Participate in design reviews to evaluate sourcing risks, second-source opportunities, and long-term availability.
• Monitor semiconductor market conditions, pricing dynamics, lead times, and capacity developments.
• Provide proactive market intelligence and risk assessments to senior management.
• Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions, allocation situations, and geopolitical risks.
• Negotiate and manage strategic sourcing agreements, NDAs, LTAs, and supply contracts.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Support supplier audits and governance programs focused on quality, sustainability, and business continuity.

Kenntnisse

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Cost reduction

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Market intelligence

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Amphenol Communications Solutions, a division of Amphenol Corporation, seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager in Santa Clara, CA. You will lead sourcing for semiconductors and optical modules, building executive relationships and guiding cost-optimized supplier strategies.

The role bridges Engineering, Supply Chain, and Product Management to ensure cost competitiveness and long-term supply assurance across critical components for high-speed transceivers and AI networking products.