Director, Product Sourcing

ASM • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Director, Product Sourcing develops and executes global sourcing strategies supporting new product introduction (NPI), product lifecycle management, supplier development, and supply continuity across a complex semiconductor equipment portfolio. The role partners with Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, and Business Unit teams to drive innovation, mitigate risk, improve supplier performance, and enable scalable business growth.

The successful candidate is a strategic, results-oriented leader with strong business acumen, technical credibility, and executive presence. They build supplier partnerships, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and develop sourcing strategies that enable growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering Management, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, operations, or engineering leadership within semiconductor, semiconductor capital equipment, or other advanced technology manufacturing environments.
• 5+ years of experience leading sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or engineering teams.
• Proven experience supporting complex NPI programs, product lifecycle management, and global supplier networks.
• Strong background in category management, supplier strategy, contract negotiations, and cross-functional leadership.
• Demonstrated success influencing executive stakeholders and driving business results in a global environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Semiconductor capital equipment industry experience.
• Product or equipment engineering background.
• Experience leading global sourcing organizations.
• Advanced knowledge of supplier quality, commodity management, and supply chain risk mitigation.
• Experience with SAP or other enterprise ERP systems.
• APICS/ASCM, CPSM, Lean Six Sigma, or related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global product sourcing and category strategies aligned with business objectives, technology roadmaps, and operational priorities.
• Lead sourcing activities across the product lifecycle, from concept and NPI through production ramp and end-of-life management.
• Drive supplier selection, qualification, development, and performance management to optimize quality, delivery, cost, innovation, and risk.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with strategic suppliers and lead complex commercial negotiations and long-term agreements.
• Partner with Engineering on design-for-supply-chain initiatives, supplier technology alignment, component standardization, and value engineering opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to ensure material readiness, supply continuity, and successful execution of NPI and engineering change initiatives.
• Develop strategies to strengthen supply chain resilience and mitigate capacity, quality, and availability risks.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global sourcing organization while fostering collaboration across key business functions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve operational performance, supplier effectiveness, and total cost of ownership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director