Senior Manager, Technology and Software Procurement

As a Senior Manager, Commercial IP and EDA Procurement, you will lead a team dedicated to optimizing and enabling hardware engineering processes through strategic procurement and management of IP and EDA solutions. You will bridge engineering innovation with business execution, focusing on the acquisition and lifecycle management of critical commercial IP and EDA software/hardware that empower Research and Development, pilot lines, and high-volume manufacturing. Your leadership will inspire productivity, focus on meaningful results, and contribute directly to Intel's cutting-edge advancements in technology by ensuring a robust and strategic supply chain for IP and EDA. Key Responsibilities: Lead a systems and hardware enablement team, ensuring execution of deliverables through clear goal-setting, effective collaboration, and accountability for IP and EDA procurement initiatives. Develop and execute strategic sourcing and supplier development plans for Commercial IP and EDA, aligning with product and process technology roadmaps. Drive competitive negotiations and contract management for IP and EDA, securing optimal technical and commercial terms (e.g., pricing, lead time, IP/confidentiality considerations). Build and maintain robust supplier relationships with IP and EDA providers, fostering continuous improvement in cost, quality, capacity, and innovation. Partner closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to translate technical specifications into procurement strategies and influence design decisions for IP and EDA solutions. Mitigate supply chain risks and ensure continuity of supply for critical IP and EDA assets through proactive strategies. Contribute to cost governance and optimize total cost of ownership for IP and EDA solutions, identifying cost risks and opportunities. Support operational execution and ensure contract compliance for IP and EDA agreements, resolving issues across finance and legal.

Experienced Hire

Shift 1 (United States of America)

US, California, Santa Clara

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter.

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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