Qualcomm
Senior Manager, Sourcing
$152K–$228K
San Diego, California · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 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. A relevant master's degree substitutes for one year and a doctorate for two years.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree, associate's degree, or high school diploma or equivalent, according to the experience alternatives stated.
- Visa sponsorship
- This position is not eligible for Qualcomm immigration sponsorship.
About the job
Develops and executes global sourcing strategies for semiconductor foundry services, including supplier partnerships, wafer capacity planning, negotiations, and cost and supply-risk management.
What you'll do
- Set foundry sourcing and capacity strategies, aligning supplier capabilities with product and technology roadmaps.
- Lead commercial negotiations and strategic supplier relationships, including pricing, capacity commitments, and long-term agreements.
- Analyze market, supplier, and supply risks; drive cost optimization and lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives.
What they ask for
- Foundry or direct foundry business experience.
- 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).
- Direct experience in semiconductor sourcing, procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, or commercial management.
- Position requires to be onsite in San Diego, full time.
Nice to have
- Experience negotiating complex, high-value semiconductor manufacturing or foundry agreements.
- MBA, Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related discipline.
Pay
$152,300.00 - $228,500.00 USD base salary
Tools
TSMC, Samsung Foundry, GlobalFoundries, Intel Foundry, UMC
AI focus
Supports semiconductor products including AI/accelerator products; no AI-specific work is stated.
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