Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider, is seeking to hire an exceptional Procurement Manager to join IC Operations team. Candidates will be joining some of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world to enable the development of products that make data faster and safer. 

As a Procurement Manager, the candidate will be reporting to the Dir Procurement  and is a Full Time position. This role will be part of a global procurement organization with a mission to drive category strategy across Rambus, be the trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, and be the professional external representative for Rambus to the supply base.  Cost reduction will be a critical KPI, but the individual in this role will also be expected to influence the direction of the organization, improve overall total cost of ownership of indirect supply, help improve profit margin of all current and future Rambus products, and exemplify effectiveness,  strategic thinking, and relationship management. 

Rambus offers a flexible work environment, embracing a hybrid approach for the majority of our office-based roles. We encourage employees to spend an average of at least three days per week working onsite, allowing for two days of remote work.

Responsibilities

• Be the category manager for IT hardware and software, EDA software, 3rd party IP, professional services, and other general procurement needs 

• Take ownership of the development and implementation of the indirect procurement category strategies, including projects related but not limited to cost reduction initiatives, contract negotiation and supplier relationship 

• Be accountable for the negotiation strategies for your category, including all of the negotiation preparation, internal alignment of the strategy, and execution of the strategy  

• Be the primary contact for the central CAD team, as well as the business units for all procurement needs related to EDA licensing and evaluations  

• Help improve and drive best in class procurement processes and drive strategic initiatives aligned with corporate goals 

• Manage supplier performance & conduct supplier evaluation including action plans in key areas of Cost, Technology, Reliability, Assurance of Supply, Quality, etc.  

• Lead supplier management processes for identification, qualification and performance management of global strategic supplier base including new supplier development 

• Partner with, and guide business owners with activities including, but not limited to identifying the procurement requirements, developing RFI/RFPs, selecting and onboarding suppliers 

• Lead price negotiations and work with the legal and business owners to review commercial agreements 

• Collaborate with internal teams, including business units, finance, legal, engineering, and management for escalation issues 

• Analyze and leverage data analytics to enable business and procurement strategies aligned to business priorities  

Qualifications

• Strong leaderships skills and accountability are a must 

• At least 10 years of experience in procurement, and at least 5 years of relevant experience negotiating contracts related to IT hardware and software, EDA software, 3rd party IP,  and professional services 

• A good understanding of the semiconductor market and semiconductor manufacturing process  

• Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Business Administration/Management, Engineering or similar field of study 

• A strong interest in negotiation and willingness to engage in critical conversations and complex problem solving 

• A solid understanding of contracts with the ability to make edits or recommended edits to contractual language  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group internally and externally 

About Rambus

Rambus is a global company that makes industry-leading memory interface chips and Silicon IP to advance data center connectivity and solve the bottleneck between memory and processing. With over 30 years of semiconductor experience, we are a leading provider of high-performance products and innovations that maximize the bandwidth, capacity and security for AI and other data-intensive workloads. Our world-class team is the foundation of our company, and our innovative spirit drives us to develop the cutting-edge products and technologies essential for tomorrow’s systems.

Rambus offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, equity, matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical and dental benefits, time-off program, and gym membership.

The US salary range for this full-time position is $99,800.00 to $185,400.00. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions.

Rambus is committed to cultivating a culture where we actively seek to understand, respect, and celebrate the complex and rich identities of ourselves and others. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives are geared towards valuing the differences in backgrounds, experiences, and thoughts at Rambus to help enhance collaboration, teamwork, engagement, and innovation. At Rambus, we believe that we can be our best when every member of our organization feels respected, included, and heard.

Rambus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Rambus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our job application procedures. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please feel free to inform us in your application.

Rambus does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

For more information about Rambus, visit rambus.com. For additional information on life at Rambus and our current openings, check out rambus.com/careers/.

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