Supply Chain Service Operations Partner responsible for connecting Supply Chain and Service Operations. Overseeing performance improvement and cross - functional initiatives at Vestas.
About the role
- Global Supply Chain Manager overseeing sourcing strategies and supplier relationships for custom silicon and electrical components. Collaborating with engineering teams to ensure supply continuity and cost management.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for custom silicon/ASIC programs and critical electrical components to support NPI builds and high-volume production.
- Lead supplier identification, qualification, and selection for custom silicon (foundries, OSATs, and related partners) and key semiconductor component suppliers.
- Drive commercial negotiations and contract development including pricing agreements, long-term supply agreements (LTAs), capacity reservations, and service level expectations.
- Partner closely with engineering teams to align supplier capabilities with product architecture, design requirements, and technology roadmaps.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring supplier readiness, component availability, and supply risk mitigation across development builds through mass production.
- Manage supplier performance and relationships, including cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness to ensure consistent supply and continuous improvement.
- Lead supply risk management efforts by identifying potential supply constraints, developing mitigation strategies, and ensuring supply continuity for critical technologies.
- Collaborate with operations and program management teams to align supply plans with build schedules, product ramps, and long-term demand forecasts.
- Drive cost optimization initiatives through market analysis, should-cost modeling, volume negotiations, and supplier development.
- Provide market intelligence and supply chain insights related to semiconductor supply trends, component availability, and supplier capabilities to inform sourcing and product decisions.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in supply chain, strategic sourcing, or commodity management within consumer electronics, hardware technology, or semiconductor industries.
- Experience managing custom silicon or ASIC supply chains, including collaboration with silicon design teams and semiconductor manufacturing partners.
- Strong knowledge of consumer electronics semiconductor components, such as memory, MCUs, PMICs, RF components, connectivity chipsets, and other electrical components.
- Proven experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and managing component readiness across EVT, DVT, and PVT through mass production
- Experience working closely with engineering teams to align component sourcing strategies with product architecture, technical requirements, and design timelines.
- Demonstrated ability to lead supplier negotiations and commercial agreements, including pricing structures, supply agreements, and capacity planning.
- Experience managing supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery, and responsiveness in high-volume hardware environments.
- Strong ability to identify and mitigate supply chain risks, particularly for long-lead semiconductor components.
- Experience coordinating with operations and program management teams to align component supply with product build schedules and production ramp plans.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to influence engineering, operations, and supplier stakeholders.
Benefits
- 401 (k) max employer match: 3.5% of compensation
- 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits for you and your dependents
- Unlimited PTO and sick time
- Flexible spending account with employer matching up to $1,650/year (medical FSA)
- Guardian Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunity to share in the company's success with competitive stock options
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