Sandisk

Technology

StrategicSourcingManager

$145–210k ~AI est. Milpitas, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Strategic Sourcing Manager at Sandisk. Skills: Strategic Sourcing, Semiconductor Procurement, Supplier Management. Develop and implement strategies. Manage strategic projects and timelines”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve yearly cost reduction

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Analytical skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

BS in Engineering, Supply Chain, 10+ years experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, Semiconductor sourcing experience, DRAM sourcing experience, Supplier management experience, Contract management experience, Strategic sourcing process experience

Nice to Have

Working knowledge of SAP Ariba

What You'll Do.

Develop and implement strategies

Manage strategic projects and timelines

Coordinate with other departments and stakeholders

Facilitate commodity communications

Create global commodity strategies

Implement global commodity strategies

Lead contract negotiations

Lead price negotiations

Conduct competitive analysis

Conduct should cost analysis

Reduce total cost of ownership

Increase supplier value

Set up should cost study

Lead negotiation with suppliers

Achieve yearly cost reduction

Establish system to evaluate supplier performance

Implement system to monitor supplier performance

Administer process to manage supplier performance

Monitor commodity market trends

Reflect market dynamic in supply

Reflect market dynamic in cost

Identify potential suppliers

Develop relationships with suppliers

Manage relationships with suppliers

Meet delivery targets

Manage NPI procurement activities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration; Work with business stakeholders; Collaborate with NPI; Collaborate with Engineering; Collaborate with Quality; Collaborate with Operations

Process & Methodology

Project management, Timeline management

Full Job Description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape. Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality. Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward. The Strategic Sourcing Manager works with stakeholders to address all aspects of procurement management for semiconductors, including pricing, procurement support, supplier management, supply-base strategy, market trends assessment, etc. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Strategic Planning and Project: Develop and implement strategies to achieve organizational objectives, managing strategic projects and timelines efficiently. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with other departments, stakeholders, and external partners to facilitate projects, drive initiatives, and resolve issues. * Creates, leads and implements global commodity strategies: Work with business stakeholders (engineering, quality, finance, planning, materials and operations), facilitate commodity communications, including commodity councils, strategies, market and landscape updates, creates and implemen

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