Senior Manager, Silicon Sourcing

Contribute to custom silicon sourcing strategy working across Azure hardware teams as well as partnerships with engineering teams on technology alignment for cutting edge solutions. Foster partnerships with semiconductor ecosystem suppliers (Foundry, OSAT, Substrate, Test), to maintain high performing relationships with their senior leaders. Contribute to cost negotiation and ensure continuity of supply by partnering with sourcing, planning, and program management teams. Assist in the procurement of manufacturing test hardware for custom silicon programs. Ensure supplier selection process and component qualification meet all engineering and business requirements. Assist in the operational aspects of the team and supplier management including RoB, supplier QBRs / EBRs, and ongoing reporting requirements. Mitigate continuity of supply risk and develop key escalation channels across supply base. Master's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 3+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operation OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 4+ years experience in data science/analytics, finance, project management, supply chain, and/or operations OR equivalent experience. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: Experience working with semiconductor suppliers in Foundry, OSAT, Substrate, and Test. Direct experience in technical sourcing for custom silicon development. Understanding of custom silicon design, process, physical signaling, and packaging technologies. Ability to drive alignment between supply chain, planning, and engineering. Experience with complex silicon projects, defining Statement of Work, RFI/RFQ, and negotiating design services contracts. Self-motivated with problem-solving skills, analytical capabilities, and attention to detail. Expertise in market analysis to determine market size, supply to demand sufficiency, investments, and trends that may impact strategy. Experience in should cost modeling for silicon and packaging. Ability to clearly articulate points of view with executive management, strong executive presence, and ownership.