As a Principal Supplier Manager at Avnet, you will join a dynamic team focused on driving business expansion and strategic supplier relationships within the semiconductor industry. Your role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate FPGA solutions into various architectures, developing value-added strategies for suppliers, and identifying market opportunities through detailed analysis and reporting. You will leverage your expertise in hardware and software engineering to support product development and maintain key relationships with suppliers and customers. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of industry best practices, contributes to the development of new concepts, and works independently toward long-term goals while mentoring less experienced team members. Essential skills include proficiency in FPGA design, strong analytical abilities, and experience with semiconductor technologies.
Identifies and implements hardware and software solutions for supplier offerings.
Develops key engineering relationships to drive collaboration at the engineering level.
Creates demand for products through seminars, training, and resource awareness.
Analyzes supplier programs' impact on customers and reports results to management.
Maintains knowledge of competitors, technology trends, and customer needs in market.
Positions company as the preferred distributor by applying technical and marketing expertise.
Identifies roadblocks and recommends improvements to support product business goals.
What we're looking for
8+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry or equivalent
Mastery knowledge of industry best practices and disciplines, considered a subject matter expert
Develops solutions to highly complex and uniquely challenging situations independently
Extensive evaluation of alternatives and variables for assignments with long-term goals
Acts as consultant to management on major initiatives related to policies and plans
Drives product family growth through collaboration with local sales teams and customers
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$123,840–$199,500.
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$123,840–$199,500
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$136,775–$196,871
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About Avnet
Avnet is a global technology distributor and solutions provider connecting the world's top electronic component manufacturers with product designers and engineers through distribution and value-added services. Industry: Electronic Components Distribution