Strategic Sourcing Lead – IT

Job Details:

Job Description:

Looking for an experienced and highly motivated Category Manager to support Intel's IT stakeholders across the IT Sourcing Categories. This role will require extensive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier management, leading RFP's/supplier selections and contract negotiations.

This is an individual contributor position and there are no personnel management responsibilities.

The primary responsibilities for this role will include, but are not limited to:

• Develops and executes commodity strategies, as well as drives supplier development through innovation and collaboration.

• Maintains advanced knowledge of industry and market dynamics, and knowledge of commodities to drive supply chain solutions ahead of Intel's needs.

• Leverages and applies strong understanding of contracting and negotiating, risk mitigation, and supplier relationship management to manage supplier relationships and provide sustainable cost, quality, availability, and technology solutions with adherence to procurement policies.

• Owns relationships and coordinates purchasing activities with cross functional teams to acquire materials and services in a cost effective and timely manner.

• Ensures that the respective commodity meets the business demand and cost requirements necessary for Intel to develop great products/services for its customers.

• Works closely with partner teams and suppliers to define standard and custom product requirements, influence design decisions to meet desired product/service demand and fulfil the business objective.

• Works with partner teams to capture commodity requirements and understand how design can influence cost and give feedback.

• Conducts periodic executive reviews of commodity sourcing strategy in partnership with internal teams/customers to shape strategic business objectives and account investments through aligned roadmaps.

• Reviews and pivots sourcing strategy when required in response to changing market conditions and develops mitigation plans to ensure business continuity.

• Works closely with finance/legal to resolve disputes with suppliers/internal partners.

• Leads sustainability and regulatory compliance and ensures suppliers comply with Intel's business processes.

• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to drive supply chain optimization, understand affordability, set cost targets, and define cost reduction roadmaps through detailed understanding of supplier's financial targets, business objectives, and margins.

This position is not eligible for Intel's immigration sponsorship.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field of study.

• 7+ years of relevant experience in sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management.

• Advanced English proficiency (both verbal and written).

• Must have unrestricted - permanent right to work in Costa Rica.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

• Master’s degree in supply chain or related field of study.

• Previous experience in IT category creation, supplier management, and contract negotiation.

• 10+ years of relevant experience in sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (Costa Rica)

Primary Location:

Costa Rica, San Jose

Additional Locations:

Business group:

The Corporate Planning Group (CPG) is the strategic heartbeat of Intel, acting as catalyst for innovation and transformation, guiding the company towards achieving its vision and maintaining a competitive edge in the marketplace. CPG exists to build a comprehensive operating plan that leverages internal and external manufacturing for Intel's growth. We emphasize data-driven innovation and results, ensuring we meet customer demands and financial targets. Join CPG to be part of a forward-looking group that is not just planning for tomorrow, but redefining it.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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