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Strategic Sourcing Manager

Microchip


Job Location:

Potsdam-Mittelmark - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great Want to join a 17000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us Looking for an atmosphere of trust empowerment respect diversity and communication How about an opportunity to own a piece of a multi-billion dollar (with a B!) global organization We offer all that and more at Microchip Technology Inc.

People come to work at Microchip because we help design the technology that runs the world. They stay because our culture supports their growth and stability. They are challenged and driven by an incredible array of products and solutions with unlimited career potential. Microchips nationally-recognized Leadership Passage Programs support career growth where we proudly enroll over a thousand people annually. We take pride in our commitment to employee development values-based decision making and strong sense of community driven by our Vision Mission and 11 Guiding Values; we affectionately refer to it as the Aggregate System and its won us countless awards for diversity and workplace excellence.

Our company is built by dedicated team players who love to challenge the status quo; we did not achieve record revenue and over 30 years of quarterly profitability without a great team dedicated to empowering innovation. People like you.

Visit our careers page to see what exciting opportunities and company perks await!

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Strategic Sourcing Manager develops and executes global sourcing strategies that strengthen supplier capability reduce risk and support business objectives.

This role partners cross-functionally to resolve supply challenges improve sourcing outcomes and provide timely technical and financial insight.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Develop and execute global sourcing strategies including supplier selection qualification rationalization benchmarking TCO and risk mitigation.
  • Lead supplier relationships contracts pricing agreements performance assessments and assigned category management activities.
  • Deliver cost reductions through market analysis cost modeling competitive sourcing make-versus-buy analysis and global spend leverage.
  • Build supplier and market intelligence to support sourcing strategy capability assessment and business planning.
  • Drive lean transformation and continuous improvement across category procurement processes.
  • Execute cost reduction projects negotiations process changes and sustainable cost controls.
  • Analyze suppliers to optimize supply chain performance and mitigate assurance-of-supply risks.
  • Share sourcing best practices and support team development and continuous improvement.
  • Maintain confidentiality protect company assets act ethically and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
  • Work with engineering teams to understand product requirements and manufacturing options for component sourcing.
  • Evaluate supplier capabilities to support current needs and future product roadmaps.
  • Manage sourcing through new product development launch readiness and supplier reporting.

Requirements/Qualifications:

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • 10 years experience in global strategic sourcing management.
  • Strong global procurement experience using strategic sourcing methods across supplier selection risk/compliance negotiation roadmap alignment and financial analysis.
  • Demonstrated experience and achievement in sourcing solutions
  • Excellent relationship management and collaboration skills across suppliers internal customers engineering marketing and senior management.
  • Strong negotiation skills including international sourcing experience.
  • Proven ability to drive positive change and build strong stakeholder relationships.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multi-functional teams.
  • Self-starter who can build sourcing/procurement credibility within groups not accustomed to working with procurement.
  • Experience operating withinfast-paced business.
  • Critical Thinking Problem-Solving Skills and Strong Communication Skills.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems MS Office Advanced Excel and MS Project; Microsoft Dynamics experience a plus.
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (approx. 20%).
  • Preferred certifications: ISM C.P.M. CPSM APICS CSCP/CPIM or equivalent.
  • BS/BA in Supply Chain Management Materials Management Engineering Business or related field.

Travel Time:

25% - 50%

To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.


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Microchip Technology is a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions that also offers outstanding technical support.

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