Director of Strategic Sourcing, Silicon

Meta’s Reality Labs designs, develops, and builds all its own Metaverse and Wearables products. The Strategic Sourcing team is responsible for identification, selection, and development of long-term partnerships for new products and new technologies through early engagement across cross-functional partners, aligning external partner strategy to internal product roadmap needs, and to deliver best-in-class components and modules meeting Meta product requirements at the right time, at the right speed, and at the right cost. Reporting to the VP of Strategic Sourcing, Meta is seeking an experienced Director for the Strategic Silicon Sourcing vertical with a scope including strategy, strategic partnerships, and supplier relationship management within custom and commercial silicon development and supply. The ideal candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to transform our sourcing team and to be on the cutting edge of disruptive technology development. In this role, you will be responsible for Silicon sourcing across our ecosystem, including the commercial, operational, and technical performance of our technology and supplier base. Together with your team and numerous internal partners, you will be responsible for quality, product and material availability, and cost that spans the Metaverse and Wearables space.Director of Strategic Sourcing, Silicon Responsibilities Develop overall vision, strategy, and execution plan for the Silicon sourcing function, and work with VP to ensure alignment with overall organizational strategy.Negotiate and execute master supply contracts and other critical agreements, including licensing agreements, SOWs, etc.Develop, manage, and refresh individual and customized technology and commodity sourcing strategies for each actively managed technology within Silicon.Work in partnership with the Custom Silicon engineering team to develop a supply base and strategic partnerships that address our custom and commercial Silicon vertical needs, while ensuring industry-leading cost, quality, and predictable supply.Develop deep technical and commercial relationships with executive management at suppliers to influence supplier technology roadmaps and create disruptive value-add.Work with HR and senior team members to hire, train, develop, and lead a team of Silicon technology and component sourcing professionals.Identify and monitor changes to the Silicon sourcing landscape, and changes in buyer / supplier power to forecast trends and determine competitive forces.Minimum Qualifications Engineering or technical BS degree.15 years of sourcing and technology experience, including 10 years leading a team within silicon / semiconductor sourcing.Proven record track of hiring, training, and developing a global sourcing team of 40 FTEs across multiple locations and time zones.Demonstrated experience managing supplier relationships and strategic partnerships in the silicon supply chain across the entire product development process in high volume manufacturing.Proven experience as a motivational, communicative, and highly collaborative leader who engages the team through enthusiasm and excitement about the business, and works effectively outside of the sphere of direct influence.Experience building trusting relationships with executives in engineering, product management, and other cross-functional partners and driving discussions around optimization of technical specifications and features vs. value trade-offs.Proven track record of success within large and complex enterprises with an extensive hardware portfolio.History of working in a fast-paced, rapidly growing and changing environment without traditional systems and support tools that most sourcing professionals would be familiar with.Preferred Qualifications Advanced Engineering Degree or MBA.About Meta Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.$309,000 / year to $358,000 / year bonus equity benefitsIndividual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative ActionMeta 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, reproductive health decisions, 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, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $309,000 - $358,000