What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Senior Director of Indirect Procurement position at Marvell Semiconductor, Inc.?
About Marvell
Marvell's semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, automotive, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.
At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead.
Your Team, Your Impact
The Global Senior Director of Indirect Procurement will lead and develop Marvell's global indirect procurement strategy, focusing on optimizing and standardizing procurement policies, sourcing processes, supplier relationships, supplier management, and cost savings for non-product-related services and goods. This role will oversee global procurement activities across categories such as IT, Capex, CAD/EDA tools, HR, Marketing, Facilities, Professional Services, and Logistics, ensuring alignment with business goals, operational efficiency, and budget targets.The Senior Director will work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and executive leadership, leveraging industry best practices to deliver strategic sourcing solutions, improve supplier relationships, and drive long-term value for Marvell.
What You Can Expect
- Develop and maintain global procurement policies and processes.
- Oversee procurement of indirect spend categories including, but not limited to, IT, Capex, CAD/EDA tools, HR, Marketing, Facilities, Professional Services, and Logistics.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global indirect procurement team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, knowledge sharing, and innovation.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive indirect procurement strategy to meet the company's cost, quality, and efficiency objectives.
- Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers, driving performance improvements and fostering innovation.
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, business unit leaders, and executives to become a valued partner and trusted advisor, cementing the strategic value of Procurement within the organization.
- Be responsible for a strong annual savings target and team with FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) team to track spend targets; participate in the annual budget process.
- Ensure current value targets are captured and continuously develop and excel at stretch targets year after year.
- Lead global sourcing, negotiation, and contract management processes to ensure favorable terms, risk mitigation, and compliance.
- Track and report on cost savings, supplier performance, and procurement metrics to executive leadership.
- Analyze and optimize indirect spend data, identifying areas of cost reduction, process improvement, and value creation.
- Participate actively to improve Marvell's Source to Pay Processes, Policies, Automation, Sustainability, Supplier Diversity, and 3rd party Risk goals.
- Implement tools and technologies to enhance procurement processes, improve transparency, and drive efficiencies.
- Develop and implement the overall logistics negotiations in alignment with business goals.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- 12 years of corporate-level strategic sourcing experience in a global company, with a focus on indirect procurement.
- 7 years of leadership experience in a senior procurement role in a global company, building and coaching multi-cultural expert teams.
- Proven track record of driving cost savings and process improvements in a large, global, complex organization.
- Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
- Knowledge of procurement technologies and tools (e.g., e-sourcing, spend analytics).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across functions and lead cross-functional teams.
- Experience in change management and implementing procurement transformation initiatives is a plus.
Expected Base Pay Range (USD)
173,730 - 260,300, $ per annumThe successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.
Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements
At Marvell, we offer a total compensation package including a base and bonus.Health and financial wellbeing are part of the package. That means flexible time off, 401k, plus a year-end shutdown, floating holidays, paid time off to volunteer. Have a question about our benefits packages - health or financial? Ask your recruiter during the interview process.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com.
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