Role & seniority: Strategic Sourcing Manager (Senior level) for semiconductor test equipment; 8–15 years in semiconductor industries or supply chain; Bachelor’s in Electrical/Mechanical/Semiconductor Engineering.

Stack/tools: Cross-functional sourcing processes; RFQ/RFP; total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis; supplier benchmarking and evaluations; techno-commercial evaluations; supplier risk assessments; contract/legal coordination; supplier performance monitoring; compliance with procurement policies.

Top 3 responsibilities

Partner with engineering, operations, R&D, and finance to define requirements and sourcing strategies for semiconductor test equipment.
Identify, evaluate, and select global/local suppliers; conduct techno-commercial comparisons and TCO analyses.
Manage delivery, supplier performance, risk, and contracts; ensure on-time fulfillment and drive continuous improvements.

Must-have skills

8–15 years in semiconductor industries or EMS supply chain.
Strong experience with RFQ/RFP, supplier evaluation, TCO, and contract coordination.
Ability to translate technical specs into supplier requirements (bandwidth, accuracy, resolution, voltage/current ranges, testing coverage, compatibility).
Stakeholder management across engineering, finance, and legal; risk assessment and compliance.

Nice-to-haves

Familiarity with semiconductor test equipment (testers, handlers, fixtures).
Experience with multi-site/parallel tes

Full Description

Job responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing for Test Equipment

Partner with engineering, operations, R&D and finance teams to define technical and commercial requirements for semiconductor equipment procurement.
Identify and evaluate global suppliers for semiconductor assembly, test, and fabrication equipment.
Develop sourcing strategies, including RFQ/RFP processes, supplier benchmarking, and total cost of ownership (TCOO) analysis.
Strategic sourcing ensures that an organization acquires reliable, cost-effective, compliant, and scalable test equipment to support R&D, validation, and production testing
Technical specifications
Bandwidth, accuracy, resolution
Voltage/current ranges
Sampling rate, power rating
Fixture compatibility
Supplier Identification & Evaluation
Identify and evaluate global and local suppliers.
Brand analysis (Keysight, Exis Tech, Nor Tech, Aemulus, Nortech and SRM)
Supplier capability & reliability
Lead time & delivery performance
Global vs. local sourcing options
Service center availability
Supplier financial stability
Customer references and past performance
Technical & Commercial Comparison (Techno-Commercial Evaluation)
Performance metrics
Accuracy and measurement consistency
Compatibility with existing systems
Automation/APIs availability

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with key equipment suppliers.
Conduct supplier risk assessments (financial, geopolitical, supply chain resilience).
Work closely with legal and finance teams to ensure compliance with contracts and procurement policies.
Commercial
Equipment cost (CAPEX)
Total cost of ownership (TCO)
Warranty and service cost
Annual maintenance and calibration
Operating cost (energy consumption, spares)
Training cost for team

Project & Delivery Management

Ensure on-time delivery of equipment to meet ramp-up schedules.
Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, service) and drive continuous improvement.
Resolve commercial disputes and supply chain bottlenecks affecting equipment procurement.
Technical Performance & Capability
Supports required test coverage (parametric, functional, ICT, FCT, RF, power, etc.)

Technical Sourcing Manager - Test Equipment