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Strategic Sourcing Sr. Manager, System Integrator Management at AMD | LAYIQ

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THE ROLE:

Senior supply chain and vendor management leader focused on server and AI infrastructure manufacturing partners (ODMs/System Integrators).

THE PERSON:

The ideal candidate has significant experience in supply chain, manufacturing, and supplier management within server and AI infrastructure environments, with a focus on ODM and system integrator ecosystems. They balance strategic planning with operational execution, managing supplier relationships while supporting new product introduction and high-volume production.

The candidate applies data-driven approaches to optimize cost, capacity, and supply continuity, and demonstrates commercial acumen in supplier negotiations and performance management. They collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, and program management teams to align priorities and deliver scalable infrastructure solutions.

Experience operating within complex, global manufacturing networks and applying structured problem-solving methodologies is important, along with a focus on continuous improvement and operational consistency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage relationships with key system and rack integrator partners, including commercial discussions and framework agreements.
Develop partnership strategies aligned to business, supply, and operational objectives.
Support NPI execution from prototype through production, including schedules, milestones, and manufacturing readiness.
Coordinate cross-functional issue resolution, engineering changes, and production transitions.
Develop capacity and risk buy plans to support demand and supply continuity.
Identify manufacturing constraints and define mitigation actions, including allocation planning during supply limitations.
Lead cost improvement initiatives, benchmark manufacturing costs, and optimize total landed cost across MVA, components, logistics, tariffs, warranty, and NRE.
Partner with Supply Chain Strategy, Commodity Management, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Program Management, Finance, Quality, and Logistics to align priorities.
Develop supplier risk mitigation and business continuity plans, monitor supply-related and external risks, and assess supplier financial health.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Experience managing rack-level system integrators.
Experience with hyperscale cloud infrastructure.
Experience in data center hardware manufacturing.
Experience with contract manufacturing and supplier ecosystem management.
Experience in high-volume manufacturing.
Proven experience in server, cloud infrastructure, or electronics manufacturing.
Experience managing global ODM partners (e.g., Quanta Computer, Wiwynn, Inventec, Foxconn, Pegatron, Hyve, Flex).
Strong knowledge of server hardware, AI infrastructure, and manufacturing processes.
Experience with executive-level negotiations and supplier management.
Strong leadership and cross-functional communication skills
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
LOCATION: Austin, TX
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Strategic Sourcing Sr. Manager, System Integrator Management

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