[AMD Taiwan] Strategic Sourcing Manager

Note: This is a mirrored copy of the posting from AMD's Career Page. For the official and most up-to-date listing, please refer to AMD's Career Page.

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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:
- Responsible to manage OSAT as the global lead for the company.
- Responsible to develop a global procurement strategy; implementing a supplier development program that has an integrated long-term approach on cost, quality, and service.
- Responsible to develop and manage the strategic supplier relationship,
- May provide analytical support and make recommendations regarding sourcing strategies, requirements planning, and revenue generation.
- Manage cross-functional and cross site business processes to support operational (PO) process execution.

THE PERSON:
- Work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
- Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
- Network with key contacts outside own area of expertise.
- Determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel as a team lead
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with stakeholder to understand and set cost targets for managed categories; Lead competitive bid process & analysis, price negotiation, cost reduction and business awards for the category with key suppliers.
- Manage supplier's performance to contractual requirements which meet AMD short and long term needs. Implement contracts to minimize AMD risk and enable supplier accountability for non performance
- Lead Supplier Performance Management (SPM) with key suppliers and manage the quarterly scorecard to review service level on cost, technology, quality, service, and flexibility.
- Develop category strategy which fully reflects requirements of the stakeholders. Update on a regular basis to track progress against plan.
- Understand industry trends through on-going market research and benchmarking
- Execute all activities associated with Procure-to-Pay such that orders are issued and invoiced in a timely manner
- Demonstrate efficient and effective use of AMD strategic sourcing and Procure-to-Pay processes
- Communicate effectively with key stakeholders on all levels
 
PREFERRED EXPERIENCES:
 
- Experience in a relevant technical or business discipline
- Excellent knowledge of purchasing.
- Good knowledge of Supply Chain Management (SCM).
- Demonstrated effective advanced computer skills.
- Effective communication & interpersonal skills.
- Effective leadership skills.
- Effective project management skills.
- Consistently meets all aspects of Strategic Sourcing Manager role including cost analysis, negotiation and long term planning.
- Specific education or experience in SCM preferred.
- Understanding of global/regional markets and cultures preferred
- ISM/APICS/C.P.M Certification preferred.
- Green Belt certification preferred.
 
LOCATION:

Hsinchu, Taiwan
 
 
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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.
 
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position.  AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
 
This posting is for an existing vacancy.