Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job Description

Strategic Sourcing Manager | Microchip Technology

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Microchip Technology. The company designs technology that powers the world around us, with a team dedicated to empowering innovation and supporting growth. This role is crucial for developing and executing global sourcing strategies that strengthen supplier capability, reduce risk, and support Microchip’s business objectives. It offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a global organization built on trust, empowerment, and respect.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person – Undisclosed Location

• Mission: Develop and execute global sourcing strategies that strengthen supplier capability, reduce risk, and support business objectives.
• Tech Stack: ERP systems, MS Office, Advanced Excel, MS Project, Microsoft Dynamics (experience a plus)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop Global Sourcing Strategies: Execute global sourcing strategies including supplier selection, qualification, rationalization, benchmarking, total cost of ownership (TCO), and risk mitigation.
• Manage Supplier Relationships: Lead relationships with suppliers, manage contracts, negotiate pricing agreements, assess performance, and oversee assigned category management activities.
• Drive Cost Reductions: Deliver significant cost reductions through market analysis, cost modeling, competitive sourcing events, make-versus-buy analysis, and global spend leverage.
• Build Market Intelligence: Develop comprehensive supplier and market intelligence to inform sourcing strategy, capability assessments, and future business planning.
• Optimize Supply Chain Performance: Analyze supplier performance to enhance supply chain efficiency and proactively mitigate risks to assurance of supply.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field; seeking a Manager level professional with strong global strategic sourcing management expertise.
• Experience: 10+ years in global strategic sourcing management, with demonstrated achievement in sourcing solutions and strong global procurement methods across all key areas.
• Skills: Excellent relationship management and collaboration across internal and external stakeholders, strong international negotiation skills, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and robust communication.
• Bonus: Preferred certifications include ISM C.P.M., CPSM, APICS CSCP/CPIM, or equivalent. Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics is a plus, along with willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (approx. 20%).