Strategic Sourcing Manager - Semiconductors & Optics

Amphenol Communications Solutions; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager in Santa Clara, CA, to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and supply continuity for critical components used in high-speed optical transceivers and AI networking products.

This role bridges Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management, and supplier partners to ensure cost competitiveness, technology alignment, and long-term supply assurance. Fluency in English is required; Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 5+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience in semiconductors, electronics, optical modules, or networking.
• Proven relationships with leading semiconductor suppliers (ADI, TI, Broadcom, Marvell, MACOM, Semtech).
• Strong understanding of semiconductor components and electronics supply chains.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; fluent English; Mandarin a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for semiconductors and related active components.
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, and performance management processes.
• Establish multi-source strategies to improve supply chain resilience.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and long-term commitments; manage cost-reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, and Product teams on lifecycle and roadmap alignment.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Fluent English

Education

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

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager in Santa Clara, CA, to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and supply continuity for critical components used in high-speed optical transceivers and AI networking products.

This role bridges Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management, and supplier partners to ensure cost competitiveness, technology alignment, and long-term supply assurance. Fluency in English is required; Mandarin is a plus.