Sourcing Specialist
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Procurement · Purchasing
In short
Qualcomm is seeking a Sourcing Specialist in San Diego, CA to manage procurement activities for electronic components and services. Responsibilities include supplier management, purchase order execution, cost optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. Experience sourcing RF components is preferred for this role.
Responsibilities
- Manage sourcing and purchasing activities for assigned commodities and suppliers.
- Create, manage, and expedite purchase orders to ensure material availability and on-time delivery.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and production requirements through proactive supplier engagement.
- Analyze demand requirements and develop procurement strategies.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms with suppliers.
- Resolve supply, delivery, quality, and invoicing issues.
- Identify and mitigate material shortages, supply risks, and capacity constraints.
- Prepare spend analysis, supplier performance metrics, and lead-time reporting.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, and Finance teams.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively across global time zones.
- Flexibility to accommodate critical business discussions outside of standard local business hours.
- Effective management of priorities and responsiveness in a global, fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, reporting, pivot tables, lookups, and trend analysis.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and make data-driven decisions.
- Supplier Relationship Management and Strategic Sourcing.
- Purchase Order Management.
- Cost Management and Cost Reduction.
- Negotiation and Influencing Skills.
- Inventory and Supply Continuity Management.
- Risk Identification and Mitigation.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration with Customer Service Orientation.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- Associate's degree and 2+ years of Sourcing or related work experience.
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of Sourcing or related work experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
- 3-7 years of procurement, sourcing, purchasing, or supply chain experience.
- Experience working with suppliers in a manufacturing, electronics, or technology environment.
- Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms.
- Experience sourcing RF, wireless, networking, telecommunications, or semiconductor components.
- Knowledge of electronics manufacturing and global supply chains.
- Experience supporting engineering development programs and NPI activities.
- APICS, CPSM, or other supply chain certifications are a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills, including pivot tables, lookups, reporting, and spend analysis.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience sourcing RF, wireless, telecommunications, or semiconductor-related products.
- Experience with RF / Wireless Components to include: Power Amplifiers (PA), Low Noise Amplifiers (LNA), RF Front-End Modules (FEM), RF Filters and Duplexers, Antennas, RF Connectors and Cable Assemblies, Oscillators and Timing Devices, and Wireless Communication Modules.
Benefits
- Competitive annual discretionary bonus program.
- Opportunity for annual RSU grants.
- Competitive benefits package designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play.
Skills
Microsoft ExcelData AnalysisSpend AnalysisSupplier Relationship ManagementStrategic SourcingPurchase Order ManagementCost ManagementCost ReductionNegotiationInfluencing SkillsInventory ManagementSupply Continuity ManagementRisk IdentificationRisk MitigationCross-Functional CollaborationCustomer Service OrientationE-ProcurementDelivery PerformanceSAPOracle
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About Qualcomm
Enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected.
Enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected.\n\n
Company
QualcommJob Posted
1 week ago
Employment Type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Salary
US$74,100–111,100 / year
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
San Diego, United States of America
Qualification
Bachelor, Diploma, No Formal Education
Applicants
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