Strategic Sourcing Manager - Semiconductors & Optics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amphenol Corporation is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager for the Xgiga team in Santa Clara, CA. You will lead strategic sourcing for high‑speed electronic components, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost optimization across semiconductors and optical modules.

The role bridges Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management, and suppliers to ensure cost competitiveness, technology alignment, and long‑term supply continuity. 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 the semiconductor, electronics, optical module, or networking industries.
• Proven relationships with leading semiconductor suppliers, including ADI, TI, MPS, Broadcom, Marvell, MACOM, and Semtech.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor components, electronic supply chains, and supplier management.
• Experience in supplier negotiations, cost reduction, and supply continuity planning.
• Excellent 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, reliability, and compliance requirements.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and commodity cost management activities.
• Partner closely with Engineering and R&D teams on component selection, technical evaluation, 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 component availability.
• Collaborate with Product Development teams to align sourcing strategies with technology roadmaps.
• Monitor semiconductor market conditions, technology trends, 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, geopolitical risks, and component obsolescence.
• Maintain visibility into supplier financial health, manufacturing footprint, and strategic direction.
• Negotiate and manage strategic sourcing agreements, NDAs, LTAs, and supply contracts.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable U.S. and international regulations.
• Support supplier audits and governance programs focused on quality, sustainability, and business continuity.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Fluent English

Education

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

Job description

Amphenol Corporation is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager for the Xgiga team in Santa Clara, CA. You will lead strategic sourcing for high‑speed electronic components, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost optimization across semiconductors and optical modules.

The role bridges Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Management, and suppliers to ensure cost competitiveness, technology alignment, and long‑term supply continuity. Fluency in English is required; Mandarin is a plus.