Senior Manager, Technology and Software Procurement
Intel
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About the opportunity
- As a Senior Manager, Commercial IP and EDA Procurement, you will lead a team dedicated to optimizing and enabling hardware engineering processes through strategic procurement and management of IP and EDA solutions.
- You will bridge engineering innovation with business execution, focusing on the acquisition and lifecycle management of critical commercial IP and EDA software and hardware that empower Research and Development, pilot lines, and high-volume manufacturing.
- Your leadership will inspire productivity, focus on meaningful results, and contribute directly to Intel's cutting-edge advancements in technology by ensuring a robust and strategic supply chain for IP and EDA.
Key responsibilities
- Lead a systems and hardware enablement team, ensuring execution of deliverables through clear goal-setting, effective collaboration, and accountability for IP and EDA procurement initiatives.
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing and supplier development plans for Commercial IP and EDA, aligning with product and process technology roadmaps.
- Drive competitive negotiations and contract management for IP and EDA, securing optimal technical and commercial terms including pricing, lead time, and IP/confidentiality considerations.
- Build and maintain robust supplier relationships with IP and EDA providers, fostering continuous improvement in cost, quality, capacity, and innovation.
- Partner closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to translate technical specifications into procurement strategies and influence design decisions for IP and EDA solutions.
- Mitigate supply chain risks and ensure continuity of supply for critical IP and EDA assets through proactive strategies.
- Contribute to cost governance and optimize total cost of ownership for IP and EDA solutions, identifying cost risks and opportunities.
- Support operational execution and ensure contract compliance for IP and EDA agreements, resolving issues across finance and legal.
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in a relevant field and 10+ years of professional experience in procurement, supply chain, or engineering leadership roles, with significant focus on semiconductor hardware, systems, or manufacturing, and strong experience in Commercial IP and EDA procurement and negotiation.
- Proven expertise in hardware engineering, systems enablement, and development processes, combined with experience in strategic sourcing for technical materials and services, specifically relating to IP and EDA.
- Strong experience in managing cross-functional teams and driving collaborative engineering and procurement efforts.
- Demonstrated ability to set clear goals, maintain accountability, and deliver results, particularly in negotiation, contract management, and supplier performance for technical commodities.
- Proficiency in managing and optimizing engineering workflows and procurement processes, including should-cost modeling and risk mitigation for IP and EDA.
Nice to have
- Experience with product life-cycle development, including feature enhancement and debugging, from a supply chain perspective for IP and EDA.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills for team development and fostering collaboration with internal and external partners.
- Ability to inspire and motivate teams, driving innovation and growth in supplier technology enablement.
- Knowledge of emerging trends in hardware engineering, IP/EDA, and familiarity with industry best practices in procurement and supply chain management.
Benefits
- Total compensation package including competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.
Job Type
Experienced Hire
- Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location
US, California, Santa Clara
Annual Salary Range
- $220,920.00-311,890.00 USD
Work Model
Hybrid work model, allowing employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site.
Additional information
- This role is a Position of Trust, requiring candidates to consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks.
- Intel does not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates are never required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment.
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