Sourcing Specialist (Contract Manufacturing)

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Company:

Qualcomm Semiconductor Limited

## Job Area:

Operations Group, Operations Group > Sourcing

General Summary:

Overview

The Sourcing Specialist (Contract Manufacturing) supports CM sourcing activities, RFQ execution, supplier coordination, cost analysis, and supplier performance tracking for assigned product lines. This role works cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, Program Management, and Legal to support cost-competitive, scalable, and compliant manufacturing solutions. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of sourcing experience, strong analytical capability, and familiarity with the ODM/OEM/EMS supplier ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

CM Sourcing & Supplier Coordination

• Support execution of CM sourcing strategies aligned with cost, capacity, quality, lead time, and risk objectives

• Assist in identifying, qualifying, and benchmarking ODM/OEM/EMS suppliers across Taiwan and regional manufacturing footprints

• Support supplier evaluations, site assessment preparation, and scorecard-based supplier comparison

RFQ Support & Commercial Analysis

• Support end-to-end RFQ/RFP execution, including data collection, supplier communication, bid tracking, and quote normalization

• Assist in commercial analysis covering labor/overhead models, NRE/tooling, conversion cost, yield assumptions, pricing structures, and payment terms

• Coordinate with Legal and internal stakeholders to support MSA/SOW, NDAs, quality agreements, and supply terms

Cost Analysis & Cost Reduction Support

• Develop and maintain cost analysis models, including conversion cost, test cost, tooling amortization, logistics, and Incoterms assumptions

• Support cost-down initiatives through supplier benchmarking, quote comparison, footprint analysis, and commercial follow-up

NPI to HVM (High Volume Manufacturing) Readiness

• Support NPI and ramp readiness by tracking supplier preparation for materials, capacity, test strategy, and process controls

• Work with Engineering and Operations to monitor line bring-up status, critical component readiness, and risk mitigation actions

Supplier Performance & Governance

• Support supplier governance activities, including QBR preparation, KPI scorecard updates, and corrective action tracking

• Track supplier performance across quality, cost, yield, delivery, responsiveness, and compliance

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Serve as a sourcing coordinator for CM-related tasks, data consolidation, and supplier follow-up

• Prepare clear updates on sourcing progress, RFQ status, supplier risks, and negotiation outcomes for internal stakeholders

Compliance & Risk Management

• Support supplier compliance tracking for ethics, labor, EHS, security, and responsible sourcing requirements

• Assist in assessing supplier concentration risk and tracking business continuity actions

Level of Responsibility

• Individual contributor supporting sourcing execution with guidance from senior sourcing or category leaders

• Accountable for accurate RFQ data, timely supplier follow-up, quote analysis, and sourcing documentation

• May lead smaller sourcing workstreams or support cross-functional taskforces under manager guidance

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience

• 3–5 years of sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or supplier management experience, preferably with contract manufacturers (EMS/ODM/OEM)

• Experience supporting RFQ execution, commercial analysis, supplier communication, and supplier performance tracking

• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes (SMT, system integration, test, pack‑out)

• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑influencing skills

• Advanced Excel/Sheets proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ODM/OEM/EMS commercial models and operating practices

• Experience supporting hardware manufacturing, NPI, or multi-site supplier coordination

• Working knowledge of cost analysis, contract support, and manufacturing ramp readiness

• CPM/CPSM, supply chain certification, and Mandarin/English business fluency a plus

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.

OR

Associate's degree and 2+ years of Sourcing or related work experience.

OR

High School Diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of Sourcing or related work experience.

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