Sr Director, Supplier Engineering & Quality

Description

The company makes materials science and engineering solutions that underpin nearly all new semiconductor chips and advanced displays.

The equipment it builds and services supports AI and the commercialization of next-generation chips.

You would join a team working at the base of the electronics industry.

Responsibilities

• Set the group's direction and strategy, and make final administrative or operational calls within your authority.
• Show safe conduct across the group and make sure people follow required protocols, procedures and the company's values.
• Lead cross-functional teams that advance supplier engineering goals and keep sourcing choices aligned with overall strategy.
• Set clear targets for cost savings, value creation and vendor performance that fit the business unit's operating plan.
• Build and sustain strong working relationships with key internal customers and support groups.
• Lead cross-functional work on cost reduction, cost avoidance and supply base improvement projects.
• Use your knowledge of the industry, supplier dynamics and market trends to find sources of leverage.
• Evaluate, qualify and select suppliers, and help carry out the annual operating plan (AOP) framework.
• Track vendor performance in your assigned commodity and service areas on an ongoing basis.
• For every high-impact vendor, help build scorecards and join quarterly business reviews.
• Take part in resolving and escalating vendor performance problems in your assigned commodities and services.

Requirements

• Hold a degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial or systems engineering.
• Bring 15 years of experience, ideally in the semiconductor industry.
• Have a broad, thorough grasp of different systems, theories and practices, and of a changing business environment.
• Bring deep expertise in your segment or function, plus commercial skill that sets you apart from competitors.
• Lead a business unit, department or sub-function across several management levels, and set and deliver its strategy against key objectives.
• Assess major business challenges and direct the creation of new or innovative solutions.
• Shape results within your segment or function, guided by company strategy and business objectives.
• Influence and negotiate with senior executives, presenting and defending complex or sensitive issues.
• Understand the company's global Standards of Business Conduct and follow them at all times, with the highest level of ethical conduct.

Conditions

Full time, Assignee / Regular employee type.

Location: Austin, TX or Santa Clara, CA.

Travel: up to 25% of the time.

Relocation eligible.

Pay range: $184,000.00 - $253,000.00.

Pay depends on location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, and on internal equity with current team members.

For sales roles, the posted range is the Target Total Cash range, meaning base salary plus target bonus at 100% goal achievement.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package.
• Possible participation in a bonus program and a stock award program, where applicable.
• A supportive culture that encourages learning, development and career growth, and that backs you in taking on challenges and driving new solutions for customers.
• Wellbeing programs and support for personal and professional growth, at work and at home.