Advanced Micro Devices, Inc

Sourcing Director

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc • $150K — $180K *
Markham, ON L3R 0G6In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field.
  • 15+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, particularly in semiconductors or complex manufacturing environments.
  • Experience leading sourcing strategy for new product introductions (NPI) and product launches.
  • Deep understanding of semiconductor and hardware supply chains and risk management principles.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels across multiple organizational functions.
  • Proven track record managing complex supplier ecosystems and developing scalable sourcing strategies.
  • Excellent executive communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Set sourcing strategy for semiconductor and hardware NPI programs to align with business objectives.
  • Own supply chain architecture for critical technologies, focusing on vendor strategy and capacity alignment.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to drive sourcing decisions that impact cost, quality, and ramp objectives.
  • Utilize sourcing intelligence to influence product and technology decisions based on market and supplier insights.
  • Identify and mitigate risks in the NPI lifecycle, proactively addressing potential challenges before they arise.
  • Build strategic relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, innovation, and supply continuity.
  • Lead supplier selection and readiness processes for various production phases.
  • Champion sourcing strategies, balancing technical needs and long-term business values across the organization.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits plan offered through AMD.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Access to a robust network of industry consortiums and partnerships.
  • Supportive work environment that values innovation and collaboration.
Full Job Description
Sourcing Director

THE ROLE:
The Director, Sourcing will define and lead sourcing strategy across semiconductor and hardware new product introduction programs, connecting technology roadmaps with supply chain architecture, supplier ecosystem readiness, and business execution. This role serves as a senior cross-functional leader, partnering with Architects, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Board Operations, and Program teams to shape approved vendor strategy, influence key technology and sourcing decisions, mitigate business continuity risk, and enable successful EVT, DVT, PVT, and production ramp. The ideal candidate brings strong executive presence, deep commercial and supply chain expertise, and a demonstrated ability to lead through complexity, align organizations, and deliver business outcomes in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Set and lead sourcing strategy across semiconductor and hardware NPI programs to align supply chain capability with product roadmaps, engineering priorities, and business objectives.
  • Own the supply chain architecture for critical technologies and components, including approved vendor strategy, dual sourcing, lifecycle planning, capacity alignment, and long-term resiliency.
  • Lead cross-functional alignment across Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, and Program teams to drive sourcing decisions that support cost, quality, schedule, and ramp objectives.
  • Influence product and technology decisions through sourcing intelligence, including market dynamics, supplier capability, lead-time trends, lifecycle and obsolescence exposure, and total cost considerations.
  • Drive executive-level risk identification and mitigation across the NPI lifecycle, anticipating single points of failure, capacity constraints, geopolitical exposure, and supplier readiness gaps before they impact program execution.
  • Build and manage strategic supplier relationships for semiconductor, electronics, mechanical, and custom technologies to ensure capability, quality, innovation, and continuity of supply.
  • Provide leadership across supplier selection, commercial strategy, qualification, and readiness for EVT, DVT, PVT, line validation, and volume production.
  • Champion make-versus-buy, outsource versus insource, and strategic sourcing decisions by balancing technical needs, supply continuity, gross margin goals, and long-term business value.
  • Lead organizational alignment and escalation management on critical supply challenges, ensuring timely decisions and clear accountability across internal stakeholders and external partners.
  • Influence AMD board design and component selection across business units to consolidate supplier spends.
  • Represent AMD Commodity Sourcing in industry consortiums to influence supply chain robustness and gather market intelligence.


THE PERSON:
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field.
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or supplier management within semiconductor, electronics, hardware, or complex manufacturing environments.
  • Demonstrated experience leading sourcing strategy for NPI, product commercialization, or hardware product launches, including supplier readiness from prototype through high-volume production.
  • Strong understanding of semiconductor and hardware component supply chains, supplier qualification, approved vendor strategy, lifecycle management, and risk mitigation.
  • Proven ability to lead through influence across Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Operations, and Program organizations, and to drive decisions at senior and executive levels.
  • Demonstrated success managing complex supplier ecosystems, navigating ambiguity, and converting technical and business requirements into scalable sourcing strategies.
  • Strong executive communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead organizational alignment and business-critical escalations.


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
  • Advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Experience leading sourcing strategy for semiconductors, PCBA, interconnect, thermal, mechanical, or custom engineered components across global supply bases.
  • Knowledge of NPI stage gates, including EVT, DVT, PVT, and manufacturing ramp readiness requirements.
  • Familiarity with supplier quality systems, engineering change management, product lifecycle risk, capacity planning, and supply continuity planning in constrained markets.
  • Experience building governance models, executive review mechanisms, and strategic supplier engagement plans that support long-term growth and resilience.


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Learn more about Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Size
15,500 employees
Market Cap
$100.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.4 billion
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+30.9%
Revenue
$9.7 billion
NASDAQ
AMD
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