Substrate Sourcing Architect

Marvell Technology•Santa Clara, CA

7d•$140,620 - $210,000

About The Position

Leadership role responsible for Marvell’s substrate supply chain, specifically focused on large-body FCBGA substrates (>100mm) and advanced 2.5D/3D/ silicon bridge. Own procurement and supply strategy for substrates, including supplier selection, qualification, capacity planning, and multi-year supply agreements. Lead strategic sourcing activities — RFQs, competitive bidding, and price negotiations — with substrate suppliers to meet cost, quality, and technology roadmap targets. Partner with supply chain planning to proactively identify and resolve capacity constraints or supply shortages before they impact production. Partner with packaging engineering and product teams to align substrate roadmaps with technology inflections — larger die/package sizes, higher layer counts, and advanced interconnect requirements. Develop and execute cost-reduction roadmaps in partnership with suppliers, using should-cost modeling, yield improvement, and value engineering to drive productivity year over year. Own supplier contracts and terms to minimize Marvell's risk exposure and hold suppliers accountable for performance and non-conformance. Lead quarterly Supplier Performance reviews and scorecards, tracking suppliers against cost, quality, delivery, technology, and flexibility metrics; drive corrective action plans where needed. Manage supply risk and business continuity planning, including dual-sourcing strategies, safety stock/capacity reservations, and mitigation of geopolitical and single-source exposure. Support NPI and NRE procurement programs, securing substrate capacity, pricing, and engineering samples on aggressive development schedules. Present regular supply health updates, risk assessments, and cost/savings reporting to procurement and engineering leadership. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of commodity managers, buyers, and/or supply chain planners supporting the substrate commodity. Represent Procurement in cross-functional escalations related to substrate supply, quality excursions, or capacity constraints.

Requirements

BS degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced technical degree a plus.
Typically 12+ years of progressive experience in semiconductor procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain/planning roles, with significant experience specifically in substrate or advanced packaging materials.
Strong working knowledge of substrate technologies — organic laminate, ABF, RDL/2.5D-3D substrates — and their interactions with flip-chip, wire-bond, and advanced packaging assembly processes.
Proven experience negotiating complex, high-value supply agreements and running competitive bidding/RFQ processes with OSATs and substrate manufacturers.
Experience managing supplier relationships across a global footprint, including suppliers in Asia, Europe
Strong analytical and complex modeling skills, with experience in should-cost analysis, cost-down programs, and total cost of ownership.
Experience building and running supplier scorecards/SPM processes and driving suppliers to committed performance targets.
People-leadership experience, with a track record of building and developing a high-performing procurement or planning team.
Excellent executive presence and communication skills, with experience presenting supply health, risk, and cost updates to senior leadership.
Ability to travel internationally as needed to engage with key suppliers.
Applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.

Responsibilities

Own procurement and supply strategy for substrates, including supplier selection, qualification, capacity planning, and multi-year supply agreements.
Lead strategic sourcing activities — RFQs, competitive bidding, and price negotiations — with substrate suppliers to meet cost, quality, and technology roadmap targets.
Partner with supply chain planning to proactively identify and resolve capacity constraints or supply shortages before they impact production.
Partner with packaging engineering and product teams to align substrate roadmaps with technology inflections — larger die/package sizes, higher layer counts, and advanced interconnect requirements.
Develop and execute cost-reduction roadmaps in partnership with suppliers, using should-cost modeling, yield improvement, and value engineering to drive productivity year over year.
Own supplier contracts and terms to minimize Marvell's risk exposure and hold suppliers accountable for performance and non-conformance.
Lead quarterly Supplier Performance reviews and scorecards, tracking suppliers against cost, quality, delivery, technology, and flexibility metrics; drive corrective action plans where needed.
Manage supply risk and business continuity planning, including dual-sourcing strategies, safety stock/capacity reservations, and mitigation of geopolitical and single-source exposure.
Support NPI and NRE procurement programs, securing substrate capacity, pricing, and engineering samples on aggressive development schedules.
Present regular supply health updates, risk assessments, and cost/savings reporting to procurement and engineering leadership.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of commodity managers, buyers, and/or supply chain planners supporting the substrate commodity.
Represent Procurement in cross-functional escalations related to substrate supply, quality excursions, or capacity constraints.