What you do at AMD changes everything 
 

At AMD, we push the boundaries of what is possible.  We believe in changing the world for the better by driving innovation in high-performance computing, graphics, and visualization technologies – building blocks for gaming, immersive platforms, and the data center. 
 

Developing great technology takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration, respect, and who will go the “extra mile” to achieve unthinkable results.  It takes people who have the passion and desire to disrupt the status quo, push boundaries, deliver innovation, and change the world.   If you have this type of passion, we invite you to take a look at the opportunities available to come join our team.
 

Marketing Strategic Sourcing Manager – 111495

THE ROLE: 

The Marketing Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for commodity planning and strategic sourcing for Marketing Services including Agencies, Digital Media, Advertising, external Training Platforms, and content.

This includes developing a global procurement strategy and implementing a supplier development program that has an integrated long-term approach on cost, quality, and service. Developing successful relationships with internal customers and suppliers is key. This is an individual contributor role but there may be opportunity to serve as a team lead.

THE PERSON: 

You are a self-starter and adept at identifying sourcing opportunities and driving sourcing initiatives with key partners with minimum involvement from management. Outstanding negotiation and people skills are critical to this role! You are an excellent communicator and collaborator, who can present to all levels. In this role you will work with business units to understand and set cost targets for Marketing Services, as well as lead competitive bid process & analysis, price negotiation, cost reduction and business awards for the commodities. You will manage supplier's performance to contractual requirements which meet AMD short and long term needs and implement contracts to minimize AMD risk and enable supplier accountability for non-performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead Supplier Performance Management (SPM) with key suppliers and manage the quarterly scorecard to review service level on cost, technology, quality, service, and flexibility.
• Develop multi-year commodity strategy which fully reflects requirements of the stakeholders.
• Execute all activities associated with Source-to-Pay such that orders are issued and invoiced in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate efficient and effective use of strategic sourcing and Procure-to-Pay processes.
• Develop and make recommendations regarding sourcing strategies, requirements planning, and revenue generation using analytics.
• Manage cross-functional and cross site business processes to support operational (PO) process execution. Participate in process improvement initiatives

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• The ideal candidate will have intermediate to senior level experience with sourcing, negotiating, and contracting for Marketing Services including Agencies, Digital Media, Advertising, external Training Platforms, and content for a global company.
• Commodity Strategy Planning
• Contract Negotiation
• Source to Pay

• Market Analytics

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

Bachelor’s degree (or above) in business or finance is helpful.  

LOCATION: 

Austin, Texas (This is not a remote position and will require working from Austin office three days/week.).

AMD is a government contractor and subcontractor. As required by Executive Order, our US employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s work location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by December 8, 2021. AMD will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request an exception from this requirement if you have a need for a religious and/or medical accommodation.