Position Overview: onsemi is seeking a Senior Logistics Sourcing Manager to lead global logistics sourcing strategy and take end-to-end ownership of the logistics supplier base. This is a senior role responsible for strengthening supplier performance, driving network optimization, and ensuring operational continuity while delivering measurable value through disciplined sourcing and contract lifecycle management. The role requires a procurement leader with strong operational acumen who can influence stakeholders, lead through ambiguity, and elevate how the logistics function operates globally.
Leadership Attributes (Success Profile for This Senior Role):
- Supplier-base leader who can set direction, drive accountability, and raise performance across a broad ecosystem.
- Operationally grounded partner who understands how logistics execution impacts continuity, customer outcomes, and cost.
- Strategic operator who can translate business needs into actionable sourcing strategies and scalable supplier models.
- Change leader who improves processes, strengthens governance, and enables next-generation procurement capabilities.
Responsibilities
Global Supplier Base Ownership & Governance
- Own and lead the logistics supplier ecosystem, including supplier strategy, performance management, and continuous improvement.
- Establish supplier governance routines, KPIs, and executive-ready reporting to drive service, cost, and risk outcomes.
- Lead cross-functional alignment to ensure supplier decisions support business priorities and operational requirements.
Network Optimization & Operational Performance
- Drive network optimization initiatives focused on efficiency, resilience, scalability, and cost structure.
- Strengthen continuity and risk mitigation through supplier segmentation, contingency planning, and performance levers.
- Balance strategic sourcing with operational execution—ensuring sourcing decisions translate into measurable service improvement.
Sourcing Strategy & Market Intelligence
- Conduct market analysis to identify trends and opportunities across logistics services.
- Build and execute sourcing strategies that deliver sustainable value and improved supplier performance.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to understand requirements and align sourcing plans accordingly.
Contract Lifecycle Leadership
- Manage the full contract lifecycle—from negotiation through renewal, amendment, or termination.
- Lead complex negotiations and ensure contracts deliver value, compliance, and risk protections.
Process, Policy, and Transformation
- Develop and enforce procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
- Drive process efficiency and modernization through analytics, systems, and digital procurement tools.
- Promote responsible and sustainable sourcing practices aligned with company goals.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in sourcing/procurement, with demonstrated success managing suppliers and delivering measurable savings/value.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Engineering, IT, or a related field.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional stakeholders and influence outcomes across a global organization.
- Strong analytical skills and experience using procurement systems and digital tools.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership capabilities.
Nice-to-Have:
- MBA or master’s degree.
- CPSM, CSCP, or similar procurement certification.
- Experience in semiconductor, automotive, industrial, or high-tech industries.
- Global sourcing experience, including cross-regional supplier management and familiarity with logistics/brokerage concepts.
- Familiarity with AI-driven procurement, automation technologies, and contract intelligence tools.
About Us
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https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits
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