Head of Custom Silicon Supply Chain, Devices and Services

Google•Mountain View, CA

3d•$236,000 - $329,000

About The Position

As the Head of Custom Silicon Sourcing, you will manage supplier capacity, flexibility, pricing, contracting, and deliverable execution to support Google’s product development, manufacturing, and sustaining milestones. You will lead strategic foundry and node-alignment partnerships as the primary executive-level interface with Tier-1 foundries. You will execute Long-Range Planning (LRP) and Long-Term Supply Agreements (LSAs) to secure multi-year silicon capacity, using technical-commercial roadmaps to influence supplier R&D cycles and gain early access to leading-edge nodes and customized process recipes. The role includes leading complex commercial negotiations, managing agreements, conducting financial and market analysis, and overseeing strategic supplier relationships to enable innovative hardware designs. You will help Google become an indispensable partner to suppliers by bringing technical depth to influence supplier roadmaps and commercial gravitas to secure leading-edge capacity. You will also lead an organization responsible for establishing sourcing and supplier relationship management best practices across commodity teams. You will drive adoption and continuous improvement through data-driven insights and scalable processes. Google’s Devices & Services team combines AI, software, and hardware to develop technologies and products that improve users’ interactions with computing. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The listed U.S. compensation is $236,000–$329,000 USD, plus a 25% bonus target, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
12 years of experience in SoC or leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing, supply chain management, and leadership roles.
Experience with foundry and OSAT ecosystems.
Experience collaborating with semiconductor foundries.

Nice To Haves

Experience structuring and negotiating complex commercial agreements, IP licensing, and specialized deal structures with partners.
Experience leading and developing high-performing global teams.
Strong executive presence and polished communication skills for executive-level internal and external stakeholders.
Proven track record in semiconductor supply chain management, overseeing foundry, OSAT, substrate, lab, tooling, and equipment vendors for fabless product lines.
Willingness to travel internationally up to 15–20% (e.g., U.S., Taiwan, Korea, and Japan) to manage key supplier relationships and operational deliverables.

Responsibilities

Define and implement long-term strategic sourcing plans for custom silicon, including market analysis, risk assessment, supplier identification and qualification, and technology roadmapping, to establish a resilient and cost-effective supply base.
Lead negotiations with key suppliers and develop and manage complex contractual agreements to optimize value, mitigate risk, and secure favorable commercial terms aligned with Google’s business objectives.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators for strategic suppliers, manage supplier performance, drive continuous improvement, and foster collaborative relationships to support quality, on-time delivery, and proactive problem resolution.
Manage end-to-end supplier deliverables advocated by business unit partners.
Drive operational improvements in demand fulfillment, capacity, pricing, and alternate sourcing programs for business continuity.
Oversee voice-of-the-supplier initiatives and strengthen Google’s engagement across the supply base.
Manage supplier capacity, flexibility, pricing, contracting, and deliverable execution for product development, manufacturing, and sustaining milestones.
Lead strategic foundry and node-alignment partnerships as the primary executive-level interface with Tier-1 foundries.
Execute Long-Range Planning and Long-Term Supply Agreements to secure multi-year silicon capacity and gain early access to leading-edge nodes and customized process recipes.
Establish and drive adoption of sourcing and supplier relationship management best practices across commodity teams using data-driven insights and scalable processes.