POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Subcon and Foundry Manager to join our Business Group Operations team. This position complements the central External Manufacturing team by ensuring specific BG concerns are addressed. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in executing China+1 strategy, ensure on time release of NPI and industrial projects at subcons, managing FE and BE supplier contracts, negotiating main contractual terms for the BG, capacity and ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery from suppliers. Candidates for this role should possess a combination of technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and effective communication and negotiation skills.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1- Oversee and support EM organization sourcing:
Help Identify, evaluate, and select subcontractors based on capabilities, performance history, and alignment with project requirements.
Responsible for execution of BG ICS Back-end and Front-end sourcing strategy in selecting, categorizing and developing supply base to provide best in class external solution.
Provide input into stakeholder scope of requirements by offering commercial suggestions.
2- Contractual compliance
Ensure we comply with contract terms and conditions, leading to zero penalty to BG
3- Support to NPI and Industrial project teams
Be escalation point at subcon for project teams and solve major issues (assembly/tester allocation, piece part availability, prioritization decision…).
4- Capacity negotiation
In liaison with External manufacturing, negotiate capacity with each FE and BE supplier to ensure capacity by location and by package supports BG China+1 strategy
5- Cost Management:
Drive cost reduction initiatives through effective negotiation, value engineering, and continuous cost monitoring in relation with external manufacturing, Industrial and Quality team.
Collaborate with subcontractors to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
Monitor market trends and implement strategies to maintain cost competitiveness.
6- Contract Negotiation:
Be part of contract negotiation with subcontractors, ensuring favorable terms, pricing, and conditions for BG ICS.
Work closely with External manufacturing, legal and procurement teams to address contractual requirements and compliance.
SKILLS /COMPETENCIES
Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, products and the specific services provided by subcontractors.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills to interact effectively with subcontractors, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to address issues in a proactive and systematic manner.
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
Collaborate effectively with the Nexperia team and suppliers across regions and remotely.
Flexibility to travel up to 50% of the time.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree (MBA, MS) is often preferred.
Minimum 10 years of experience in subcon/foundry sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with a focus on the semiconductor industry.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
KPIs – Deliverables and Process:
Meet agreed performance indexes of cost savings, supplier performance, sourcing effectiveness and contract compliance.
Output (Deliverables):
Actual output per supplier
On Time delivery % per supplier
Cost saving
Supplier Identification and Evaluation
Negotiated Contracts:
Supplier Relationship Management: QBRs, capacity
About the team
When you join our company, you join our team. As part of TeamNexperia, you are part of a global network of colleagues who support you and challenge you to grow. TeamNexperia works together to get things done efficiently, with energy and passion, encouragement and collaboration. We listen to each other, and we work with our customers, partners and local communities to meet the ever-increasing expectations we constantly push the boundaries. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to achieve world-class results. At the heart of this success, we are more than 12,000 individuals, working as one—TeamNexperia.
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D&I Statement
As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.
In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.
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