Substrate Sourcing Architect
Marvell · San Francisco Bay Area
📍 Santa Clara, CAvia workdayFirst listed here 2026-09-13
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About Marvell
Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, 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
Marvell's Global Supply Management organization is a strategic enabler of the company's leadership in cloud, AI, networking, optical interconnect, custom silicon, and accelerated infrastructure solutions. As AI data center deployments continue to drive demand for advanced semiconductor packaging, HBM integration, and leading-edge manufacturing technologies, our procurement organization plays a critical role in securing the supply ecosystem required to support rapid growth and technology innovation.
The team manages strategic supplier relationships across foundries, OSATs, substrate suppliers, assembly and test providers, capital equipment suppliers, and technology ecosystem partners. Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Product Management, Finance, and Manufacturing teams, the organization develops long-term sourcing strategies that ensure technology readiness, capacity availability, supply continuity, and cost competitiveness.
What You Can Expect
Leadership role responsible for Marvell’s substrate supply chain, specifically focused on large-body FCBGA substrates (>100mm) and advanced 2.5D/3D/ silicon bridge.
Own procurement and supply strategy for substrates, including supplier selection, qualification, capacity planning, and multi-year supply agreements.
Lead strategic sourcing activities — RFQs, competitive bidding, and price negotiations — with substrate suppliers to meet cost, quality, and technology roadmap targets.
Partner with supply chain planning to proactively identify and resolve capacity constraints or supply shortages before they impact production.
Partner with packaging engineering and product teams to align substrate roadmaps with technology inflections — larger die/package sizes, higher layer counts, and advanced interconnect requirements.
Develop and execute cost-reduction roadmaps in partnership with suppliers, using should-cost modeling, yield improvement, and value engineering to drive productivity year over year.
Own supplier contracts and terms to minimize Marvell's risk exposure and hold suppliers accountable for performance and non-conformance.
Lead quarterly Supplier Performance reviews and scorecards, tracking suppliers against cost, quality, delivery, technology, and flexibility metrics; drive corrective action plans where needed.
Manage supply risk and business continuity planning, including dual-sourcing strategies, safety stock/capacity reservations, and mitigation of geopolitical and single-source exposure.
Support NPI and NRE procurement programs, securing substrate capacity, pricing, and engineering samples on aggressive development schedules.
Present regular supply health updates, risk assessments, and cost/savings reporting to procurement and engineering leadership.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of commodity managers, buyers, and/or supply chain planners supporting the substrate commodity.
Represent Procurement in cross-functional escalations related to substrate supply, quality excursions, or capacity constraints.
What We're Looking For
BS degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced technical degree a plus.
Typically 12+ years of progressive experience in semiconductor procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain/planning roles, with significant experience specifically in substrate or advanced packaging materials.
Strong working knowledge of substrate technologies — organic laminate, ABF, RDL/2.5D-3D substrates — and their interactions with flip-chip, wire-bond, and advanced packaging assembly processes.
Proven experience negotiating complex, high-value supply agreements and running competitive bidding/RFQ processes with OSATs and substrate manufacturers.
Experience managing supplier relationships across a global footprint, including suppliers in Asia, Europe
Strong analytical and complex modeling skills, with experience in should-cost analysis, cost-down programs, and total cost of ownership.
Experience building and running supplier scorecards/SPM processes and driving suppliers to committed performance targets.
People-leadership experience, with a track record of building and developing a high-performing procurement or planning team.
Excellent executive presence and communication skills, with experience presenting supply health, risk, and cost updates to senior leadership.
Ability to travel internationally as needed to engage with key suppliers.
Expected Base Pay Range (USD)
140,620 - 210,000, $ per annum
The 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.
This role is eligible to participate in Marvell's bonus and equity plans, including a new hire equity grant and annual equity refreshers, ensuring you are rewarded for your contributions and remain invested in the company's long-term success.
Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements
Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life’s most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition. Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan wi
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