Sourcing Specialist – Contract Manufacturing

About the role

The Sourcing Specialist (Contract Manufacturing) drives contract‑manufacturing sourcing activities for Qualcomm’s semiconductor product lines. Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, Program Management and Legal, the role ensures cost‑competitive, scalable and compliant manufacturing solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Support execution of CM sourcing strategies aligned with cost, capacity, quality, lead‑time and risk objectives.
• Identify, qualify and benchmark ODM/OEM/EMS suppliers across Taiwan and regional footprints.
• Manage end‑to‑end RFQ/RFP processes, including data collection, supplier communication, bid tracking and quote normalization.
• Perform commercial analysis covering labor/overhead models, NRE/tooling, conversion cost, yield assumptions, pricing structures and payment terms.
• Coordinate legal agreements such as MSA, SOW, NDAs and quality agreements.
• Develop and maintain cost analysis models and support cost‑down initiatives.
• Track NPI to high‑volume manufacturing readiness, supplier preparation and risk mitigation.
• Maintain supplier performance scorecards, KPI updates and corrective‑action tracking.
• Monitor supplier compliance for ethics, labor, EHS, security and responsible sourcing.

Required profile

• 3–5 years of sourcing or procurement experience, preferably in contract manufacturing.
• Strong analytical capability and familiarity with the ODM/OEM/EMS ecosystem.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Detail‑oriented individual contributor accountable for accurate RFQ data and timely supplier follow‑up.

Required skills