Company Description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today's needs and tomorrow's next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we're living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have strategic commodity supply management experience across electromechanical commodities (Foundry / DRAM / PMIC / EE / Mechanical / DAF / Compound etc). He/she need to have experience in semiconductor/Electronic industry. He /she need to have experience in working with cross-functional teams across various regions. He /She should have a successful track record of managing suppliers at all levels of management to achieve objectives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Experienced in managing electromechanical commodities such as Foundry / DRAM / PMIC / EE / Mechanical / DAF / Compound etc. and conduct daily escalation management if necessary
Assist GCM continuously in defining and executing commodity/supplier strategies for all SanDisk locations/regions to have good healthy supplier panel across all regions
Leading purchasing market activities and work closely with internal stakeholders to support the business growth by identifying and engaging suppliers and new technologies
Tracking and managing generic parts capacity on regular basis. Assess and plan addition of capacity by working closely with supply chain and regional procurement team ensuring no capacity issues. Ensure no geographical issues impact capacity booking & utilization
Need to work with supplier for monthly FCST commit, long term capacity nego, supplier agreements, General Terms and Conditions Agreement, smart lead time, VMI etc
Support NPI team, supplier quality, supply chain and regional procurement team for supplier related issues (Comprehensive ownership of supplier performance) or to generate good ideas
Lead Clear-to-build and Line-of-balance projects on regular basis to ensure NBM material readiness
Work with cross function team to review & control overall MEIO (safety stock) level, managing excess & shortage related issues

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
8 years+ experience in Strategic Sourcing / Global supply management
Good at buying, negotiation, and agreement/contract administration

Skills

Good analytical skills on Microsoft software (Excel / PPT / PBI / Copilot) and ERP system (SAP)
Demonstrated ability to manage / lead multiple projects and changing priorities
Willing to stretch and work with different time zone as an effective team participant
Able to challenge the status quo and come up with new ideas

Additional Information

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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Lead Buyer, Electromechanical Commodities (Foundry/DRAM/PMIC)