Strategic Sourcing Manager - Semiconductors & Optics

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

Job summary

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) seeks an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager with a strong Electronic Engineering background to lead sourcing, supplier management, and supply continuity for critical electronic components used in high-speed optical transceivers and AI networking products.

The role bridges Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management, and supplier partners to ensure cost competitiveness, technology alignment, and long-term supply assurance, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 5+ years strategic sourcing or procurement experience in semiconductor, electronics, optical module, or networking industries.
• Proven relationships with leading semiconductor suppliers, including ADI, TI, MPS, Broadcom, Marvell, MACOM, and Semtech.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Fluent English required; Mandarin is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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 and maintain executive-level strategic relationships with key semiconductor manufacturers, distributors, and ecosystem partners.
• Drive supplier selection, qualification, and performance management processes to ensure optimal quality, delivery, cost, and technology roadmaps.
• Establish multi-source strategies where applicable to improve supply chain resilience and mitigate single-source risks.
• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, allocation, supply agreements, long-term commitments, and strategic partnerships.
• Develop and execute cost-reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations, design optimization, alternate sourcing, and value engineering activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve total cost of ownership while maintaining performance and reliability.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

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

Job description

Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS) seeks an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager with a strong Electronic Engineering background to lead sourcing, supplier management, and supply continuity for critical electronic components used in high-speed optical transceivers and AI networking products.

The role bridges Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management, and supplier partners to ensure cost competitiveness, technology alignment, and long-term supply assurance, with a focus on