Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Job Description

Principal Specialist – Strategic Sourcing | Microchip Technology

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Microchip Technology. Microchip designs the technology that runs the world, enabling innovation in countless applications and powering the technology around us. This role is vital for developing and executing strategic sourcing plans, ensuring Microchip optimizes procurement processes, achieves significant cost savings, and maintains strong supplier relationships to support its global operations. Join a team built on trust, empowerment, and respect, contributing to a multi-billion dollar organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, George Town, Malaysia

• Mission: Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans to optimize procurement processes, ensure cost savings, and mitigate supply chain risks for a global organization.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Microsoft Dynamics ERP

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for assigned categories, ensuring alignment with business objectives and optimizing procurement processes.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing processes, including market analysis, RFP/RFQ management, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract finalization.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers, especially for hard-to-source components, negotiating pricing, and issuing purchase orders to meet cost objectives.
• Monitor and manage supplier performance and relationships, resolving issues, ensuring compliance with contractual terms, and supporting sustainability and diversity initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams in strategic sourcing projects, collaborate with internal departments for new product introductions and change control, and prepare sourcing reports for senior management.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field. This is a senior specialist role focused on strategic sourcing within a complex, multinational environment.
• Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years in procurement or supply chain management, with a proven track record of achieving cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Skills: Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and project management skills; excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities; strong knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques, market trends, contract law, and regulatory compliance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Dynamics ERP.
• Bonus: Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) are preferred.