Sourcing Specialist (Contract Manufacturing)

Company: Qualcomm Semiconductor Limited Job Area: Operations Group, Operations Group > Sourcing General Summary:

The Sourcing Specialist (Contract Manufacturing) supports CM sourcing activities, RFQ execution, supplier coordination, cost analysis, and supplier performance tracking for assigned product lines. This role works cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, Program Management, and Legal to support cost-competitive, scalable, and compliant manufacturing solutions. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of sourcing experience, strong analytical capability, and familiarity with the ODM/OEM/EMS supplier ecosystem.

CM Sourcing & Supplier Coordination Support execution of CM sourcing strategies aligned with cost, capacity, quality, lead time, and risk objectives Assist in identifying, qualifying, and benchmarking ODM/OEM/EMS suppliers across Taiwan and regional manufacturing footprints Support supplier evaluations, site assessment preparation, and scorecard-based supplier comparison RFQ Support & Commercial Analysis Support end-to-end RFQ/RFP execution, including data collection, supplier communication, bid tracking, and quote normalization Assist in commercial analysis covering labor/overhead models, NRE/tooling, conversion cost, yield assumptions, pricing structures, and payment terms Coordinate with Legal and internal stakeholders to support MSA/SOW, NDAs, quality agreements, and supply terms Cost Analysis & Cost Reduction Support Develop and maintain cost analysis models, including conversion cost, test cost, tooling amortization, logistics, and Incoterms assumptions Support cost-down initiatives through supplier benchmarking, quote comparison, footprint analysis, and commercial follow-up NPI to HVM (High Volume Manufacturing) Readiness Support NPI and ramp readiness by tracking supplier preparation for materials, capacity, test strategy, and process controls Work with Engineering and Operations to monitor line bring-up status, critical component readiness, and risk mitigation actions Supplier Performance & Governance Support supplier governance activities, including QBR preparation, KPI scorecard updates, and corrective action tracking Track supplier performance across quality, cost, yield, delivery, responsiveness, and compliance Stakeholder Management & Communication Serve as a sourcing coordinator for CM-related tasks, data consolidation, and supplier follow-up Prepare clear updates on sourcing progress, RFQ status, supplier risks, and negotiation outcomes for internal stakeholders Compliance & Risk Management Support supplier compliance tracking for ethics, labor, EHS, security, and responsible sourcing requirements Assist in assessing supplier concentration risk and tracking business continuity actions Level of Responsibility Individual contributor supporting sourcing execution with guidance from senior sourcing or category leaders Accountable for accurate RFQ data, timely supplier follow-up, quote analysis, and sourcing documentation May lead smaller sourcing workstreams or support cross-functional taskforces under manager guidance Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience 3–5 years of sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or supplier management experience, preferably with contract manufacturers (EMS/ODM/OEM) Experience supporting RFQ execution, commercial analysis, supplier communication, and supplier performance tracking Working knowledge of manufacturing processes (SMT, system integration, test, pack‑out) Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑influencing skills Advanced Excel/Sheets proficiency Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with ODM/OEM/EMS commercial models and operating practices Experience supporting hardware manufacturing, NPI, or multi-site supplier coordination Working knowledge of cost analysis, contract support, and manufacturing ramp readiness CPM/CPSM, supply