Sourcing Manager

Overview

Company:Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

Job Area:Operations Group, Operations Group > Sourcing

Qualcomm Overview:

Qualcomm is a company of inventors that unlocked 5G ushering in an age of rapid acceleration in connectivity and new possibilities that will transform industries, create jobs, and enrich lives. But this is just the beginning. It takes inventive minds with diverse skills, backgrounds, and cultures to transform 5Gs potential into world-changing technologies and products. This is the Invention Age – and this is where you come in.

General Summary

Job Description:Drive Silicon and Software IP Procurement from select 3rd Party vendors for growing product portfolio with goals to improve product quality, engineering productivity, schedule predictability, and cost efficiency.Collaborate with Product Management, engineering and design teams to explore 3rd Party Silicon and SW IP requirements, vendor selection, develop innovative licensing models, perform ROI analysis, and recommend make vs. buy decision.Experience in negotiating business terms and to read, edit and write contracts working with internal cross-functional teams (engineering, procurement, finance and legal).Manage vendor IP Support, Delivery Schedules, and quality; and to nurture trust-based strategic relationship with key partners to bring more value to Qualcomm.Additional Skills:Innovative in developing business model and analytical skills in making sound recommendation based on benchmark data and business assessment.An effective team player and executor to drive a successful procurement in balance of cost, value, risk, and timing. Experience working successfully in a matrix-oriented environment is essential.Must have effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.Minimum Qualifications:5+ years Sourcing or related work experience. Preferred Qualifications:2+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above)3+ years experience working in a large matrixed organization.1+ years in a leadership role with or without direct reports (only applies to positions with direct reports).Education:Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, or related field.Preferred: Master’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.

Job Description:

+ Drive Silicon and Software IP Procurement from select 3rd Party vendors for growing product portfolio with goals to improve product quality, engineering productivity, schedule predictability, and cost efficiency.

+ Collaborate with Product Management, engineering and design teams to explore 3rd Party Silicon and SW IP requirements, vendor selection, develop innovative licensing models, perform ROI analysis, and recommend make vs. buy decision.

+ Experience in negotiating business terms and to read, edit and write contracts working with internal cross-functional teams (engineering, procurement, finance and legal).

+ Manage vendor IP Support, Delivery Schedules, and quality; and to nurture trust-based strategic relationship with key partners to bring more value to Qualcomm.

Additional Skills:

+ Innovative in developing business model and analytical skills in making sound recommendation based on benchmark data and business assessment.

+ An effective team player and executor to drive a successful procurement in balance of cost, value, risk, and timing. Experience working successfully in a matrix-oriented environment is essential.

+ Must have effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ 5+ years Sourcing or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ 2+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above)

+ 3+ years experience working in a large matrixed organization.

+ 1+ years in a leadership role with or without direct reports (only applies to positions with direct reports).

Education:

+ Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, or related field.

+ Preferred: Master’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelors – Computer Science, Bachelors – Engineering, Bachelors – Supply Chain

Work Experiences:

5+ years Sourcing or related work experience.

Certifications:

Skills:

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Masters – Business Administration, Masters – Engineering

Work Experiences:

1+ years in a leadership role with or without direct reports (only applies to positions with direct reports). ,3+ years experience working in a large matrixed organization. ,2+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above)

Certifications:

Skills:

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