Senior Director External Sourcing OSAT

If you are looking for a challenging and exciting career in the world of technology, then look no further. Skyworks is an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors whose solutions are powering the wireless networking revolution. Through our broad technology expertise and one of the most extensive product portfolios in the industry, we are Connecting Everyone and Everything, All the Time.

At Skyworks, you will find a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on global collaboration, minimal layers of management, and the freedom to make meaningful contributions in a setting that encourages creative thinking. We are excited about the opportunity to work with you and glad you want to be part of a team of talented individuals who together are changing the way the world communicates.

Requisition

The Technology and Manufacturing Group (TMG) at Skyworks is responsible for the development of all core technologies, operations, and quality while driving strategic enhancements in the way that Skyworks leverages vertical integration capabilities and manufacturing investments. TMG encompasses research and development, central engineering, quality, manufacturing, sourcing, and supply chain with the mission of building manufacturability into new technologies from inception. The organization is spearheading leading-edge industrial automation, best practices and analytics into all aspects of the operation and addresses the crucial demand for timely and flawless introduction of new technologies.

The Senior Director, External Sourcing provides leadership to our OSAT sourcing is responsible for developing and executing the global foundry/osat sourcing strategy to support current and future business growth. This role owns supplier strategy, commercial negotiations, capacity reservation, risk management and executive level supplier relations across specialty RF and mature nodes. The position partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance and Executive Leadership to ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and long term technology alignment.

• Define and execute global foundry sourcing strategy aligned with company growth, technology roadmap and margin objectives
• Lead strategic relations with foundry partners serving as the executive point of contact
• Drive long term agreements, capacity reservations and technology access negotiations.
• Owner of the Sourcing Grid (Establish clear sourcing segmentation , primary/secondary, node strategy, geographic diversification etc)

• Own pricing strategy, cost models and negotiation frameworks across wafer/BE pricing, NREs, mask costs and take/pay commitments.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations including volume commitments, rebates, capacity corridors and risk sharing structures
• Partner with Legal and Finance to structure contracts that balance flexibility, cost and supply assurance

• Lead mid to long term capacity planning in collaboration with Operations , Supply Chain and Business Units
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to geopotilics capacity constraints, yield ramps, and technology transitions
• Develop contingency and dual sourcing strategies where feasible

• Act as key interface between foundry partners and internal engineering, product and operations teams
• Ensure sourcing input is embedded early in product selection, design win and node migration decisions
• Align sourcing deicsions with customer requirements and end market expectations

• Build, mentor and lead a high performing foundry/osat sourcing team with deep technical and commercial expertise
• Drive functional excellence , process discipline, and data driven decision making
• Elevate executive presence and influence of sourcing organisation across Skyworks

• Present sourcing strategy, risk, and opportunities to senior leadership
• Provide clear insights on cost, capacity and supply outlook to inform corporate planning

• Bachelors in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related to semiconductors (Master’s or MBA preferred )
• 20 years of experience in semiconductor sourcing, supply chain, or foundry/osat management
• Deep understanding of semiconductor foundry/osat operations, technology transitions, and cost drivers
• Proven track record of leading complex high value commercial negotiations
• Strong executive communication skills and ability to influence at C suite and supplier CEO level

• Direct experience managing relationship with leading OSAT
• Experience supporting high growth or scaling semiconductor business
• Experience in M&A
• Ability to manage across Asia and US

• Strategic and systems thinker with strong business acumen
• Decisive, resilient and comfortable operating in ambiguity
• Collaborative leader who builds trust across functions and…