Sr Staff Manager, Substrate Procurement

• About Marvell Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI
• carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities. At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries
• fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn
• lead. Your Team, Your Impact Goal of Section: Convey impact of the business group they will be joining on Marvell and the world. Questions To Answer In This Section:
• What can’t Marvell do if they do not have this team to execute?
• What projects is this team responsible for delivering? What do they work on every day?
• Why should you work on this team vs another team doing the same project at another company?
• How is this technology used in the world that most people would recognize? What You Can Expect - Own procurement and supply strategy for substrates, including supplier selection, qualification, capacity planning, and multi-year supply agreements. - Lead strategic sourcing activities — RFQs, competitive bidding, and price negotiations — with substrate suppliers to meet cost, quality, and technology roadmap targets. - Partner with supply chain planning to proactively identify and resolve capacity constraints or supply shortages before they impact production. - Partner with packaging engineering and product teams to align substrate roadmaps with technology inflections — larger die/package sizes, higher layer counts, and advanced interconnect requirements. - Develop and execute cost-reduction roadmaps in partnership with suppliers, using should-cost modeling, yield improvement, and value engineering to drive productivity year over year. - Own supplier contracts and terms to minimize Marvell's risk exposure and hold suppliers accountable for performance and non-conformance. - Lead quarterly Supplier Performance reviews and scorecards, tracking suppliers against cost, quality, delivery, technology, and flexibility metrics
• drive corrective action plans where needed. - Manage supply risk and business continuity planning, including dual-sourcing strategies, safety stock/capacity reservations, and mitigation of geopolitical and single-source exposure. - Support NPI and NRE procurement programs, securing substrate capacity, pricing, and engineering samples on aggressive development schedules. - Present regular supply health updates, risk assessments, and cost/savings reporting to procurement and engineering leadership. - Lead, mentor, and develop a team of commodity managers, buyers, and/or supply chain planners supporting the substrate commodity. - Represent Procurement in cross-functional escalations related to substrate supply, quality excursions, or capacity constraints

What We're Looking For

• BS degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field
• MBA or advanced technical degree a plus. - Typically 12+ years of progressive experience in semiconductor procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain/planning roles, with significant experience specifically in substrate or advanced packaging materials. - Strong working knowledge of substrate technologies — organic laminate, ABF, RDL/2.5D-3D substrates — and their interactions with flip-chip, wire-bond, and advanced packaging assembly processes. - Proven experience negotiating complex, high-value supply agreements and running competitive bidding/RFQ processes with OSATs and substrate manufacturers. - Experience managing supplier relationships across a global footprint, including suppliers in Asia, Europe - Strong analytical and complex modeling skills, with experience in should-cost analysis, cost-down programs, and total cost of ownership. - Experience building and running supplier scorecards/SPM processes and driving suppliers to committed performance targets. - People-leadership experience, with a track record of building and developing a high-performing procurement or planning team. - Excellent executive presence and communication skills, with experience presenting supply health, risk, and cost updates to senior leadership. - Ability to travel internationally as needed to engage with key suppliers.
• Expected Base Pay Range (USD) 140,620 - 210,000, $ per annum The successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions.
• The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.
• Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life’s most important moments.
• Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition.
• Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back, family support programs to help balance work and home life, robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being
• a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones.
• We look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
• Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com .
• Interview Integrity To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot
• automated note-taking bots) during interviews.
• These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way.
• Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time.
• Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.
• This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law.
• Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S.
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• Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment. #LI-TT1