Qualcomm · 9 hours ago
Manager, Procurement (Marketing)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $187K/yr
6+ years expQualcomm is seeking an experienced Procurement/Sourcing Manager for the Marketing Category. The role involves monitoring industry trends, collaborating with various business groups, and managing supplier sourcing processes to optimize company value and mitigate risk.
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Responsibilities
Utilize current industry trends, data analysis, third-party supplier spend data, and internal requirements to develop strategies that proactively identify optimization opportunities to assist the Business Team in meeting their goals
Support and drive the execution of strategic sourcing plans and supplier spend management strategies, including handling complex sourcing projects and contract negotiations that optimize value to the company
Develop strong collaborative relationships with key business partners to understand their needs and become a trusted partner in strategically managing their spend and supplier relationships
Establish supplier positioning and manage strategic relationships with key suppliers, influencing their processes, resource decisions, performance management, and policies to create mutually beneficial and sustainable partnerships
Develop strong internal partnerships across Indirect Procurement, Finance, Operations, Stakeholder, Compliance, and Legal teams
Maintain accurate and complete records, work with various business groups to simplify processes, and contribute to the implementation, planning, and change management of process improvement initiatives across Indirect Procurement
Ensure adherence to procurement policies and manage the remediation and resolution of sourcing issues and escalations. Provide regular communication and training on procurement processes and systems to stakeholders and suppliers
Act as a procurement subject matter expert in consulting with the business to identify, develop, and deploy best practice procurement, category management, and supplier management
Demonstrate strong knowledge and skills in developing accurate Statements of Work and/or other governing agreements
Develop and maintain a collaborative relationship with the Contracts Team to ensure agreements follow Qualcomm legal protocols and business objectives/timelines are satisfied
Lead sourcing-related activities for the marketing category, manage the support team to achieve company and department goals and objectives
Develop category strategies, establish and formalize engagements with the supply base for the marketing category, and manage stakeholder and supplier relationships
Work independently with little supervision
Provide supervision to direct reports
Manage employee development
Require verbal and written communication skills to convey complex and/or detailed information to multiple individuals/audiences with differing knowledge levels. The role may require strong negotiation and influence, communication to large groups or high-level constituents
Strategic thinking is needed to innovate new ideas, find value, optimize processes, and create a sustainable competitive advantage
Deductive and inductive problem solving is required; multiple approaches may be taken/necessary to solve the problem; often information is missing or conflicting; advanced data analysis and interpretation skills are required
Participate in the organization's planning process, interpreting business strategies, establishing strategic plans, and objectives for multiple areas and functions. Decisions may affect the entire organization
Leads teams to identify internal stakeholder needs and requirements based on understanding of procurement processes, systems, and business needs
Manages multiple teams and projects cross-functionally; develops, supports, and contributes to the category strategy based upon their expertise in their category and inputs from various stakeholders and the supply base
Leverages deep technical expertise to identify trends, perform supply market and financial health analysis, and define future solutions by contributing to discussions on the short-and long-term strategic direction with senior stakeholders about market and supplier trends that enable teams to conduct cost modeling and negotiations
Guides multiple teams to implement high-impact go-to-market procurement strategies across cross-functional business units
Manages and oversees the creation of detailed supplier selection criteria specifications to obtain products or services that are aligned with stakeholder needs and project goals across cross-functional business units
Guides teams to apply established methods, training, and processes for sourcing mechanisms, reviewing supplier feedback and responses; communicates clear expectations and outcomes for selecting appropriate suppliers
Guides team members to develop robust negotiation strategies and create supplier relationships (e.g., initiation, negotiation of commercial and other legal terms, contract fulfillment); oversees supplier activities to ensure alignment with organizational objectives
Makes decisions that have implications across sites as well as global implications; decisions reflect broad knowledge of functional areas and strategies
Works with high-level representatives from other functions to develop, integrate, and/or execute large initiatives
Reviews assigned projects and determines the level of analyses and associated work that needs to be conducted in order to address these project deadlines and assigns projects throughout the team accordingly; reviews performance data and determines if escalation of issues to senior leadership is needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or related field
6+ years of industry-specific experience in Procurement, Operations, or related work experience
Must be able to work onsite in office, 5 days a week
Preferred
Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization
2+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership (e.g., Director level and above)
1+ year in a leadership role with or without direct reports (only applies to positions with direct reports)
Experience developing and executing strategic sourcing category plans
Experience working in a high-growth, fast-paced environment
Understanding of various international markets and experience managing and navigating the complexities of global sourcing strategies
Familiarity with relevant software or technology used in sourcing and procurement
High emotional intelligence with an ability to balance sustained levels of workload in a fast-paced environment; exceptional communication skills are required
Certifications or advanced degrees in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field are a plus
Benefits
Competitive annual discretionary bonus program
Opportunity for annual RSU grants
Highly competitive benefits package
Company
Qualcomm
Qualcomm designs wireless technologies and semiconductors that power connectivity, communication, and smart devices.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$3.5M1991-12-20IPO
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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CEO
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