Lead Sourcing Manager - IT Hardware/Software

WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHINGWe care deeply about transforming lives with AMD technology to enrich our industry, our communities, and the world. Our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences - the building blocks for the data center, artificial intelligence, PCs, gaming and embedded. Underpinning our mission is the AMD culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges. We strive for execution excellence while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives.AMD together we advance_THE ROLE:Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for commodity planning and strategic sourcing of Computer Hardware including but not limited to IT Software & Services. Must have prior experience with sourcing, negotiating and contracting Compute hardware and software. Must be a self-starter and able to identify sourcing opportunities and drive sourcing initiatives with key stakeholders with minimum involvement from management.THE PERSON:You are a self-starter and adept at identifying sourcing opportunities and driving sourcing initiatives with executives-with minimum involvement from management. Outstanding negotiation and communication skills are critical to this role! You are an excellent communicator and collaborator, who can present to all levels.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Manage Compute Hardware, IT Software and related Services commodities as the global lead for the company.Develop a global procurement strategy; implementing a supplier development program that has an integrated long-term approach on cost, quality, and service.Responsible for the development and management of strategic supplier relationships.Develop and make recommendations regarding sourcing strategies, requirements planning, and revenue generation using analytics.Manage cross-functional and cross site business processes to support operational (PO) process execution. Participate in process improvement initiativesDrive supplier performance management process including driving continuous improvement programs with suppliers with limited management involvementLead and participate in projects which cross organizational boundaries with limited management involvementWork with stakeholders up to CIO level to understand and set cost targets for managed categories; Develop sourcing strategies, lead competitive bid process & analysis, price negotiation, cost reduction and business awards for the commodity with key suppliers with limited supervision.Manage supplier's performance to contractual requirements with limited supervision which meet AMD short- and long-term needs. Negotiate agreements and statement of work for the category. Implement contracts to minimize AMD risk and enable supplier accountability for non-performanceLead Supplier Performance Management (SPM) with key suppliers and manage the quarterly scorecard to review service level on cost, technology, quality, service, and flexibility.Develop multiyear commodity strategy which fully reflects requirements of the stakeholders. Update on a regular basis to track progress against plan with limited supervision.Understand industry trends through on-going market research and benchmarking with limited guidance.Execute all activities associated with Source-to-Pay such that orders are issued and invoiced in a timely manner with limited supervision.Demonstrate efficient and effective use of strategic sourcing and Procure-to-Pay processes.Communicate effectively with key stakeholders on most levels with some manager's advice.PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:Work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.Exercise judgment with limited consultation in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.Network with key contacts outside own area of expertise.Determine methods and procedures on new assignments with limited supervision and may coordinate activities of other personnel as a team leadExtensive experience of strategic sourcing experience for a global corporationStrategic Sourcing of Computer Hardware & IT Software.Commodity Strategy PlanningContract NegotiationSource to PayMarket AnalyticsExperience with Ariba Sourcing and SAP S/4 preferredACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:Bachelor's degree in required in Business or EngineeringLOCATION:Austin, TX#LI-MF2#LI-HYBRIDAt AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package. Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.