Director of Commodities Job at DSJ Global, Dallas, TX

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  • DSJ Global
  • Dallas, TX

Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly strategic and technically proficient Director of Procurement with a deep background in semiconductor technology and electrical engineering . This individual will lead end-to-end procurement strategy and supplier management for critical semiconductor components, leveraging their technical expertise to align sourcing decisions with engineering, manufacturing, and product development goals. This is a high-impact leadership role, ideal for someone who understands both the engineering intricacies of semiconductor devices and the global supply market challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Technical Sourcing Strategy: Develop and execute sourcing strategies for semiconductor commodities (e.g., ASICs, SoCs, discrete components, wafers, IC packaging, substrates) with a deep understanding of electrical and materials engineering requirements.

  • Engineering Collaboration: Act as the key liaison between engineering, R&D, and procurement teams, ensuring that sourcing decisions support product performance, quality, and design intent.

  • Supplier & Foundry Management: Build and manage strategic relationships with semiconductor manufacturers, foundries, and tier-one suppliers. Drive joint development agreements, NPI alignment, and technology roadmaps.

  • Cost, Risk & Supply Assurance: Lead initiatives to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO), ensure supply continuity, and mitigate technical and geopolitical supply chain risks.

  • Contract & Negotiation Leadership: Lead complex supplier negotiations with a deep understanding of semiconductor production constraints, tooling investments, NRE costs, and volume pricing models.

  • Market Intelligence & Technology Trends: Stay abreast of emerging semiconductor technologies, market shifts, and capacity trends to proactively adjust sourcing strategies and secure competitive advantage.

  • Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global procurement team with both commercial and technical acumen.

  • Digital Procurement & Analytics: Leverage advanced analytics, digital tools, and KPIs to improve visibility, decision-making, and operational performance across the procurement function.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor Physics, or Materials Science (Master's or MBA is a strong plus).

  • 10+ years of experience in semiconductor procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, including 5+ years in a leadership role.

  • Strong technical knowledge of semiconductor design, fabrication, assembly, and testing processes.

  • Experience working closely with hardware engineering, product development, and quality teams on component selection and lifecycle management.

  • Demonstrated success in negotiating high-value semiconductor supply contracts and managing global supplier relationships.

  • Familiarity with fabless and/or IDM semiconductor business models.

  • Proficiency in ERP and sourcing systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa) and supply chain analytics platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in high-tech or mission-critical industries such as automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, or medical devices.

  • Professional certifications (e.g., CPSM, CSCP, PMP) are desirable.

  • Knowledge of compliance and trade regulations (e.g., ITAR, EAR, RoHS, REACH).

  • Experience managing wafer or packaging supply at 28nm and below nodes is a strong advantage

Job Tags

Contract work, Shift work,

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