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Rambus

Licenses high-speed chip-to-chip connectivity IP

Lead Sourcing Analyst

Procurement & SourcingPosted on Nov 5
Full-timeSeoul, South KoreaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of experience managing semiconductor-related materials and suppliers, with interactions with ASIC houses, fabless companies, original equipment manufacturers, silicon foundries, or outsourced semiconductor assembly and test providers.
  • Deep understanding of semiconductor production management; experience with assembly, test, and backend manufacturing process technologies is preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
  • Experience improving supplier performance processes.
  • Experience using cost models.
  • Deep knowledge sufficient to serve as a consultant on procurement processes and supplier issues.

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement current and long-term sourcing strategies to source foundry and outsourced semiconductor assembly and test providers that meet customer expectations for supply, quality, technology, and cost.
  • Manage suppliers and own commercial interfaces and supplier negotiations with key suppliers.
  • Monitor supplier performance and key performance indicators, including supply, cost, quality, and technology.
  • Manage projects and drive them as a project leader or supporting member for strategic initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain cost projections and perform data analysis to support negotiations and sourcing strategy.
  • Lead mid- to long-term planning activities and seek opportunities for process improvement.
  • Maintain effective communication with internal and external partners.
  • Support capital budgeting and cash flow management, and execute global procurement strategies.
  • Handle cost-saving initiatives and metrics.
  • Implement cost-saving and process-improvement programs.
  • Own procurement processes for designated areas and accounts.
  • Negotiate with suppliers to meet business needs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with assembly, test, and backend manufacturing process technologies.

About the Company

Rambus

Licenses high-speed chip-to-chip connectivity IP

Rambus designs, develops, and licenses high-speed chip-to-chip connectivity technology. Its IP powers data center servers, AI accelerators, and automotive systems, and is licensed to other semiconductor companies rather than manufactured and sold directly. The products are high-speed interfaces and security features embedded in chips, enabling fast, reliable communication between components. Rambus differentiates itself through a licensing-based model focused on advanced IP for memory, security, and high-speed interfaces across data centers, AI, and automotive markets, rather than relying on a traditional product lineup. The company’s goal is to enable high-performance chip communication at scale by monetizing its intellectual property through licensing and expanding into growing markets like data centers, AI, and automotive.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
San Jose, CA
Founded
1990

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