Strategic Sourcing Sr. Manager, System Integrator Management

AMD; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD in Austin, TX is seeking a senior supply chain and vendor management leader focused on server and AI infrastructure manufacturing partners (ODMs/System Integrators). You’ll balance strategic planning with operational execution, and drive supplier relationships across global networks.

The role requires a data-driven approach to optimizing cost, capacity, and supply continuity, with strong commercial acumen in supplier negotiations and performance management.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in supply chain, manufacturing, and supplier management within server and AI infrastructure environments.
• Experience with ODMs and system integrators, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, finance, and program management.
• Data-driven approach to cost, capacity, and supply continuity with strong commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with key system and rack integrator partners, including commercial discussions and framework agreements.
• Develop partnership strategies aligned to business, supply, and operational objectives.
• Support NPI execution from prototype through production, including schedules, milestones, and manufacturing readiness.
• Coordinate cross-functional issue resolution, engineering changes, and production transitions.
• Develop capacity and risk buy plans to support demand and supply continuity.
• Identify manufacturing constraints and define mitigation actions, including allocation planning during supply limitations.
• Lead cost improvement initiatives, benchmark manufacturing costs, and optimize total landed cost across MVA, components, logistics, tariffs, warranty, and NRE.
• Partner with Supply Chain Strategy, Commodity Management, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Program Management, Finance, Quality, and Logistics to align priorities.
• Develop supplier risk mitigation and business continuity plans, monitor supply-related and external risks, and assess supplier financial health.

Skills

Leadership

Supplier management

Cross-functional

Negotiations

Data-driven decisions

Cost optimization

Supply chain management

Manufacturing knowledge

Executive communications

Education

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

Job description

What you do at AMD changes everything

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences—from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you’ll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world’s most important challenges—striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond.

Together, we advance your career.

The Role

Senior supply chain and vendor management leader focused on server and AI infrastructure manufacturing partners (ODMs/System Integrators).

The Person

The ideal candidate has significant experience in supply chain, manufacturing, and supplier management within server and AI infrastructure environments, with a focus on ODM and system integrator ecosystems. They balance strategic planning with operational execution, managing supplier relationships while supporting new product introduction and high-volume production. The candidate applies data-driven approaches to optimize cost, capacity, and supply continuity, and demonstrates commercial acumen in supplier negotiations and performance management. They collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, and program management teams to align priorities and deliver scalable infrastructure solutions. Experience operating within complex, global manufacturing networks and applying structured problem-solving methodologies is important, along with a focus on continuous improvement and operational consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with key system and rack integrator partners, including commercial discussions and framework agreements.
• Develop partnership strategies aligned to business, supply, and operational objectives.
• Support NPI execution from prototype through production, including schedules, milestones, and manufacturing readiness.
• Coordinate cross-functional issue resolution, engineering changes, and production transitions.
• Develop capacity and risk buy plans to support demand and supply continuity.
• Identify manufacturing constraints and define mitigation actions, including allocation planning during supply limitations.
• Lead cost improvement initiatives, benchmark manufacturing costs, and optimize total landed cost across MVA, components, logistics, tariffs, warranty, and NRE.
• Partner with Supply Chain Strategy, Commodity Management, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Program Management, Finance, Quality, and Logistics to align priorities.
• Develop supplier risk mitigation and business continuity plans, monitor supply-related and external risks, and assess supplier financial health.

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing rack-level system integrators.
• Experience with hyperscale cloud infrastructure.
• Experience in data center hardware manufacturing.
• Experience with contract manufacturing and supplier ecosystem management.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Proven experience in server, cloud infrastructure, or electronics manufacturing.
• Experience managing global ODM partners (e.g., Quanta Computer, Wiwynn, Inventec, Foxconn, Pegatron, Hyve, Flex).
• Strong knowledge of server hardware, AI infrastructure, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with executive-level negotiations and supplier management.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional communication skills

Academic Credentials

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, 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.