Principal Sourcing Engineer United States Washington Redmond

Job description

Supplier Engagement & Negotiation Build and maintain strategic relationships with memory suppliers up to SVP levels. Analyze cost structures and identify opportunities and projects to optimize for cost without compromising quality. Implement process optimization initiatives for sourcing workflows. Drive qualification of new memory components across multiple suppliers. Rationalize specifications and reduce redundant testing to accelerate time-to-market. Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 6+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles. OR Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field AND 8+ years experience in procurement, supply chain, sourcing, engineering, operations, or relevant sales-related roles. OR equivalent experience. Semiconductor & Memory Industry experience. Deep understanding of DRAM, NAND, SSD technologies, including roadmaps and qualification processes. Ability to analyze supplier capabilities, cost structures, and capacity planning. Knowledge of global memory supply chain trends and risk factors (e.g., geopolitical, seasonal, financial). Sourcing Strategy Development. Experience creating multi-year sourcing strategies aligned with cost, quality, and sustainability goals. Negotiation & Contract Management. Skilled in structuring LTAs, volume frameworks, and price/mix strategies. Risk Management. Analytical & Process Skills. Cost Modeling & Should-Cost Analysis. Ability to perform TCO trade-offs and competitive benchmarking. Data-Driven Decision Making. Solid analytical skills for interpreting market signals and supplier performance metrics. Cross-Functional Collaboration. Effective communication with engineering, finance, and leadership teams. Executive-Ready Communication. Ability to translate technical constraints into business outcomes for key stakeholders. Program Management Fundamentals. Skills in documentation, stakeholder alignment, and driving process optimization initiatives. Prior roles in memory sourcing, semiconductor product management, or supplier engagement. Familiarity with sourcing analytics platforms and ERP systems.