Strategic Sourcing Manager Indirect Materials (Engineering) (India)

Company Description At SanDisk, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. At our core, SanDisk is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, weve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the worlds biggest companies and public cloud, SanDisk is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately Youll find SanDisk supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments Thats us, too. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the SanDisk brands. Todays exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Its You & SanDisk. Together, were the next BIG thing in data. Job Description The Strategic Sourcing Manager Indirect Materials (Engineering) will lead category strategy and execution for high-impact engineering-related spend, including engineering lab equipment, Engineering PCBA builds and prototypes, engineering services, software licensing, intellectual property (IP), EDA tools, and capital equipment. This role owns end-to-end sourcing, supplier relationship management, commercial negotiations, and contracting to deliver measurable outcomes in cost, quality, delivery, risk, and innovation. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment and partners effectively across engineering, finance, legal, quality, and operations to enable product development and business growth. Youll join a global Engineering Sourcing organization supporting advanced product development and engineering operations. The team partners closely with R&D; and engineering functions to enable innovation while delivering best-in-class commercial outcomes and supplier ecosystems. Key Responsibilities Category Strategy & Sourcing Leadership - Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned to engineering roadmaps, product development milestones, and budget targets. - Lead end-to-end sourcing activities across: - Engineering lab equipment (test/measurement, validation, lab infrastructure) - Engineering PCBA builds (prototype, NPI, quick-turn builds, debug re-spins) - Engineering services (ASIC/FPGA design, validation, firmware/software, system design) - Software licensing / EDA (tools, platforms, compute, and license models) - Intellectual property (controller/PHY/NPU/SerDes IP, verification IP, licensing) - Capital equipment (engineering/test capex and lab expansion requirements) - Drive disciplined RFx (RFI/RFQ/RFP) execution, competitive bidding, supplier selection, and award recommendations. Supplier Relationship Management & Performance - Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers to meet business needs for cost, quality, delivery, and technology capability. - Establish governance cadence and accountability through SPR/QBR/HBR, including performance scorecards and corrective actions. - Lead supplier development initiatives to improve: - Lead time and delivery reliability - Quality and yield/defect reduction (as applicable to builds/services) - Responsiveness and engineering change agility Commercial Negotiation & Contracting Management - Lead commercial negotiations for complex engineering categories, including: - Pricing models, volume breaks, and rate cards - NRE structures (milestone-based payments, acceptance criteria) - Software/EDA licensing constructs (subscription, term, tokens, usage-based, enterprise) - IP licensing structures (upfront, milestone, royalty, maintenance/support) - Partner with Legal to draft/review and close contracts, including: - NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, Statements of Work, change orders - License agreements, support agreements, SLAs - Ensure contracts include appropriate deliverables, acceptance criteria, audit/usage rights (as applicable), confidentiality, IP ownership, indemnity, and termination protections. - Partner with legal to ensure IP protection and compliance Cost Optimization & Financial Analysis - Deliver annual cost reduction and cost avoidance targets - Conduct: - Cost modeling and benchmarking - Market and supplier analysis - Business case development for sourcing decisions - Track and report savings, spending, and budget adherence Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner closely with: - Engineering (design, validation, architecture) - Legal (contracts, IP, compliance) - Finance (budgeting, ROI analysis) - Quality & operations .