Qualcomm
Senior Manager, Sourcing
$155K–$233K
Santa Clara, California · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years with a Bachelor's degree, 10+ years with an Associate's degree, or 12+ years with a High School Diploma or equivalent; relevant advanced degrees may substitute for up to two years. Preferred: 4+ years in a large matrixed organization; 4+ years in a leadership role (only applies to positions with direct reports); 3+ years interacting with senior leadership; 2+ years working with cost projection and management.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree, or High School Diploma or equivalent, with the corresponding experience alternatives stated.
About the job
Develops sourcing strategies and leads supplier negotiations and procurement to secure technology, cost, schedule, capacity, and supply objectives.
What you'll do
- Develop sourcing strategies, processes, and recommendations aligned with business needs and supplier agreements.
- Lead contract negotiation strategies covering pricing, IP licensing, device development, and supply assurance.
- Guide teams in complex sourcing decisions, data analysis, project prioritization, and risk management.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of Sourcing or related work experience; or Associate's degree and 10+ years; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 12+ years.
- Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may substitute for up to two years of work experience (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years).
Nice to have
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
- Experience in a large matrixed organization, leadership, senior-leadership interaction, or cost projection and management, as specified in the posting.
Pay
$155,100.00 - $232,700.00 USD base salary
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