Memory Sourcing Strategy Manager

Qualcomm

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$124,600–$186,800 / yr
Posted
52 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago
Closes
Jan 17, 2027

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $188k
This role $156k
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This role pays less than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $160,850–$214,925 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $156k versus about $188k for comparable roles.

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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

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TL;DR · Memory Sourcing Strategy Manager

The Memory Sourcing Strategy Manager joins the Procurement team to lead the end-to-end memory sourcing strategy and market intelligence program for DRAM and NAND components. This individual serves as an internal expert on the memory ecosystem, managing market intelligence, supply and demand modeling, pricing trends, and technology roadmaps. Key responsibilities include developing multi-year sourcing strategies, leading complex commercial negotiations with global suppliers, and creating long-term agreements to ensure supply continuity across various business segments like Mobile, Automotive, and IoT. The role involves improving procurement processes through automation and data-driven tools while collaborating with Engineering and Product Management teams. Candidates must possess deep knowledge of DRAM and NAND technologies, strong financial acumen, and proficiency in analytics and visualization tools such as Excel, Power BI, and Tableau to manage risk and optimize costs.

What you'll do

  • Lead comprehensive DRAM and NAND market intelligence including supply/demand modeling, pricing trends, and technology roadmaps.
  • Develop multi-year global memory sourcing strategies aligned with product roadmaps and risk mitigation goals.
  • Execute commercial negotiations with suppliers to secure competitive pricing, volume commitments, and long-term contract terms.
  • Serve as the internal subject matter expert on memory ecosystem trends for executive decision-making.
  • Improve procurement processes by developing automated tools, data flows, and analytics frameworks.
  • Partner with Engineering and Product Management to align sourcing choices with specific platform requirements.
  • Provide proactive insights to support new product introduction readiness and margin improvement initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Economics, Business, or a related field.
  • 8 to 12+ years of experience in semiconductor memory sourcing, memory market intelligence, or supplier management.
  • Deep understanding of DRAM and NAND technologies, cost structures, and the supplier ecosystem.
  • Demonstrated experience with commercial negotiations and long-term supplier agreements.
  • Strong analytical skills including forecasting, modeling, and competitive analysis.
  • Excellent executive-level communication and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency in analytics and visualization tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau.
  • Experience in developing multi-year sourcing strategies and improving procurement systems or processes.

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