Senior Semiconductor Sourcing Manager

Bose Corporation, U.S.A•Framingham, MA

16h

About The Position

At Bose Corporation, the Senior Semiconductor Sourcing Manager is part of Global Procurement and develops and executes global sourcing strategies for semiconductors. The role supports business objectives involving cost, innovation, time-to-market, and continuity of supply. It requires semiconductor market knowledge, commercial expertise, and an understanding of embedded software, firmware, software-enabled semiconductor technologies, and hardware/software interdependencies. The manager partners with Hardware Engineering, Embedded Software, Firmware, Product Development, Product Cost Engineering, and Contract Manufacturing procurement teams. The role leads supplier strategy and selection, negotiations, supplier relationships, market intelligence, and supply-risk mitigation. It also evaluates semiconductor solutions across hardware, software ecosystems, lifecycle, integration, and total cost. Domestic and international travel may be required up to 15%.

Requirements

7–10 years of experience in semiconductor sourcing, manufacturing, supply chain, or a related high-technology environment.
Strong understanding of the semiconductor industry, embedded systems, and hardware/software technology ecosystems.
Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, cost management, and supply-risk mitigation.
Ability to understand technical specifications, bills of materials, semiconductor roadmaps, and product requirements.
Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment with a high degree of integrity and accountability.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute global semiconductor sourcing and commodity strategies supporting time-to-market, cost reduction, lead-time improvement, supply continuity, and product ramp-up and ramp-down.
Evaluate semiconductor suppliers' hardware capabilities and software ecosystem maturity, including SDKs, APIs, development tools, firmware support, documentation, and long-term software maintenance.
Assess total solution value and cost, including hardware pricing, software licensing, development costs, integration complexity, ongoing support, and product lifecycle management.
Partner with Hardware Engineering, Embedded Software, Firmware, and Product Development teams to assess technology roadmaps, supplier capabilities, platform compatibility, and scalability.
Lead supplier selection and commercial negotiations covering semiconductor components, software licensing, intellectual property, technical support, development tools, and contractual agreements.
Identify and mitigate risks related to component availability, software dependencies, firmware updates, cybersecurity, obsolescence, and vendor lock-in.
Develop strategic supplier partnerships that support hardware innovation, software ecosystem compatibility, competitive differentiation, and long-term product development.
Lead supplier Quarterly Business Reviews and Executive Business Reviews, and communicate effectively with executive teams.
Translate complex information into clear, concise terms for stakeholders.
Partner with Product Cost Engineering to develop and maintain predictive cost models incorporating cost drivers, risk profiles, lifecycle considerations, and end-of-life.
Partner with Contract Manufacturing procurement teams and oversee product supply-chain escalations, including capacity analysis, safety stock, flexibility, and distribution networks.
Assess supply risks and establish mitigation strategies, including alternative sources, capacity planning, safety stock, and business continuity plans.
Lead semiconductor market intelligence covering technology trends, capacity, lead times, lifecycle and end-of-life, pricing, tariffs, and geopolitical or supply risks.