Strategic Sourcing Manager, Electronic Components

Waymo•Mountain View, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Waymo is hiring a Strategic Sourcing Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for electronic components and silicon commodities in support of the company’s technical roadmap. The role covers processors, custom ASICs/SoCs, PMICs, analog and mixed-signal ICs, passives, photonics/sensors, connectors, and high-density interconnect PCBs. It reports to the Head of Silicon & Compute Strategic Sourcing and follows a hybrid work schedule. The manager leads supplier negotiations and commercial agreements, oversees supplier relationships and performance, and owns total cost of ownership, should-cost modeling, cost-reduction programs, and supply-chain risk mitigation. As a central commercial partner to Engineering and Product teams, the role helps guide sourcing and technology decisions. Success requires technical understanding of datasheets and specifications, knowledge of manufacturing process controls and quality assurance, adaptability in an evolving autonomous-vehicle and semiconductor market, and effective communication across organizational levels. Travel, including international travel, is up to 20%. The expected base salary range is $200,000–$247,000 USD. Employees are also eligible to participate in a discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in electronic-engineering or custom-silicon commodity management.
Deep experience in should costing, silicon manufacturing, and the semiconductor ecosystem.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience, or evidence of exceptional ability.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in an extremely fast-paced environment.
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, including internationally.
Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and analytical skills.
Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets.
Problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing.
Ability to understand technical datasheets and specifications, and knowledge of manufacturing process controls and quality assurance.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as an EE GSM at Apple, Google, Meta, Amazon, or Tesla.
Hands-on experience with foundries, IDMs, ASIC, memory, or EDA/IP firms.
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Working knowledge of Tier-1 Contract Manufacturer/EMS engagement models, including component pass-through pricing and consigned inventory.
Experience with an APAC supplier base.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies for electronic and silicon commodities aligned with Waymo’s technical roadmap.
Lead supplier negotiations, market intelligence, pricing, and supply agreements and contracts, including SOWs, MSAs, HSAs, and MPAs.
Build and maintain supplier relationships; lead business reviews, audits, performance management, and continuous improvement.
Own total cost of ownership for assigned commodities, develop present and forward-looking should-cost models, and lead cost-reduction programs.
Identify and mitigate supply-chain risks, including capacity constraints and end-of-life issues.
Serve as the central commercial owner and partner to Engineering and Product teams, guiding sourcing decisions and technology selections.
Communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, from executives to working-level teams.