Strategic Sourcing Manager- Thermal

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

AMD in Austin, TX is seeking a procurement specialist to drive RFQ activities for Thermal Liquid Cooling suppliers, manage BOMs, and coordinate with engineering teams to mitigate supply risks.

You will release FCSTs, negotiate with suppliers on material delivery, and ensure readiness of raw materials across milestones. Strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and knowledge of ODM/OEM manufacturing help succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Industrial/Technology Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• Experience with BOM, design phases and supplier coordination.
• Strong analytical, Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Fluent English; Mandarin a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage BOM and part numbers at each design milestone.
• Release forecasts and orders to suppliers; negotiate delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with engineers and suppliers to mitigate material risks.

Skills

BOM structure

Design process

Advanced analytics

Excel

PowerPoint

Project planning

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Industrial/Technology Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER. ADVANCE THE WORLD.

At AMD, we believe technology can change lives for the better. It can heal us, entertain us, and make us more connected, productive, and understanding of the world around us. And we're looking for talent who feel the same: people who want to leave the planet better than they found it, those who don't shy away from humanity's challenges but are determined to help solve them.

AMD is powering the next generation of supercomputing, high-performance computing, cloud, and AI. Whether you're designing next-gen processors, enabling AI breakthroughs, or creating go-to-market plans, every role at AMD contributes to something bigger - technology that moves the world forward.

THE PERSON:

RFQ with Thermal Liquid Cooling suppliers for Costed BOM, related NPI development costs and change history with Thermal Liquid Cooling suppliers based on each milestone of design phase.

Manage raw material readiness status with Thermal Liquid Cooling suppliers, track and report key material shortage and co-work with function team and suppliers to pull in raw material delivery schedule, reduce supply chain risk.

Track and manage Thermal Liquid Cooling BOM and Part numbers on each milestone of design phase.

Release Thermal Liquid Cooling FCST and demand orders to suppliers and negotiate with suppliers to manage/secure material delivery schedule.

Co-work with Thermal Liquid Cooling suppliers and Engineers to plan/perform risk management for material readiness and reduce E&O.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Well knowledge of BOM structure, design process in Thermal Liquid Cooling (servers/Rack).
• Advanced analytical and communications skills.
• Strong multitasking and prioritizing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office applications and advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Planning and Organization: Plan actions with well-structured tracker.
• Accountability: Take action proactively and timely until issue resolves.
• Teamwork: Works effectively across organizations to achieve company goals and objectives.
• Drive for results: Consistently goes above and beyond what the job or situation requires.
• Detail oriented: Pay attention to details for info accuracy.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Industry experience in the ODM/OEM Manufacturing or Server System Solution industry.
• Direct experience in supply chain function is a plus.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, including but not limited to the ability to analyze data using pivots and V-Lookups.
• Proficiency in English and bilingual in Mandarin preferred.
• Proficiency in procurement and supply chain principles and skills.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business/Industrial/Technology Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field.

LOCATION: Austin, TX.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.

AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.