Strategic Sourcing Manager (PCBA/Server/Rack BOM)

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THE ROLE:

We’re seeking a senior procurement manager with strong knowledge of NPI project management and PCBA/server/Rack BOM structure. This is an individual contributor who will be supporting Datacenter Platform Engineering Group teams to consolidate, review, communicate and analyze for delivering the justified, aligned, well-prepared NPI project as part of deliverable to either AMD potential customers or internal AMD core teams for design validation.

THE PERSON:

• Proficiency in supply chain principles and skills.
• Well knowledge of BOM structure of PCBA/server/Rack.
• Advanced analytical and communications skills
• Strong multitasking and prioritizing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office applications and advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engineering Collaboration

• Partnered with Engineering to select optimal solutions balancing cost, supply continuity, and scalability.
• Reviewed and advised on draft component BOMs to prevent EOL, NRND, incorrect PN, or industry-unique parts from entering AMD designs.
• Identified part leverage opportunities with Engineering to optimize cost and sourcing efficiency.
• Collaborated with Engineering on new tooling requests (e.g., connectors, chipset heatsinks), aligning technical needs with investment strategy.
• Engaged directly with CM vendors to support Engineering’s component studies, reviews, and dummy board population within AMD core teams.

NPI Management & Material Readiness

• Actively participated in all NPI activities, maintaining end-to-end visibility of project status with Engineering.
• Coordinated NPI sample demand planning with TPM/PjM to ensure timely material availability.
• Drove material shortage mitigation plans to protect NPI builds and schedules.

Risk Mitigation & Supply Resilience

• Accessed and communicated material supply risk, cost impact, and excess exposure resulting from spec and EC changes. Collaborated with CM vendors to reduce excess exposure for each design/production phase.
• Advanced multi-source readiness in partnership with TPM and CE to reduce single-source risk.
• Worked with Engineering to define OOC and geo-diversification strategies to strengthen supply resilience.
• Developed and executed risky-buy strategies supporting both NPI and mass production ramps.

Cost Management & Settlement

• Worked with TPM and Engineering to establish costed BOMs and clarify NRE assumptions at each NPI milestone.
• Led product cost and NRE reviews, bridging gaps and negotiating with CM vendors.
• Prepared budgetary pricing for internal and external stakeholders to support early decision-making.
• Drove budgetary approval processes to unlock NPI and supplier readiness.

Supply Chain Enablement

• Managed POs end-to-end—from creation through delivery.
• Defined business and supply-chain models aligned with platform and CSP requirements.
• Partnered with MPM to review manufacturing fixture needs and capacity plans based on CSP enablement requests.
• Coordinated CM deliverables to enable CSP-assigned manufacturing partners.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in the Server OEM/ODM Manufacturing or Server /System Solution industry
• Direct experience in cost management, procurement or supply chain function is a plus.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, including but not limited to the ability to analyze data using pivots.
• Proficiency in English and Bilingual in Mandarin preferred.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field preferred.

LOCATION:

Taipei, Taiwan

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