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The Role
Leads global semiconductor sourcing and commodity strategies, including supplier selection, negotiations, cost reduction, supplier performance, risk mitigation, market intelligence, and supply continuity. Partners with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and business teams on cost models, total cost of ownership, capacity planning, safety stock, product lifecycles, and supplier reviews. Requires semiconductor industry expertise, strategic sourcing experience, and up to 15% domestic and international travel.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Bose Corporation, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth - and for over 60 years, we have been a company built on innovation, excellence, and independence. Privately owned, fiercely customer-focused, and driven by our values, we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound.
Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation.
Job Description
Job Description & responsibilities:
Qualifications:
At Bose, you're inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents! Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary. The hiring range for this position in the primary work location of Framingham, Massachusetts is: $107,400-$147,750.The hiring range for other Bose work locations may vary. In addition to competitive base pay we offer rewards including bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing, and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences. We are a proudly independent company-driven by purpose, guided by our values, and united by a belief in the power of sound. As the world leader in audio experiences, we're creating what's next-pushing boundaries and delivering transformative sound experiences for people everywhere. Join us and make your next career move a mic-drop. Let's Make Waves.
Today, Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions, we are shaping the future of audio technology, automotive, luxury, and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation.
Job Description
Job Description & responsibilities:
- Lead and execute global sourcing and commodity strategies for semiconductors that support key business objectives, including time to market, cost reduction, lead-time improvement, supply continuity, and successful product ramp-up and ramp-down.
- Communicate commodity strategies across the organization, the Business Units and NPI Operations to ensure sourcing decisions and product development aligns with strategic supplier selections
- Formulate negotiation strategy to proactively drive cost reduction with suppliers in a complex, high / low volume environment to meet strategic, operational and financial performance targets
- Understand semiconductor architectures and their interaction with embedded software, firmware, SDKs, development tools, licensing, and software ecosystemswhen evaluating suppliers and technologies.
- Maintain total ownership of assigned semiconductor commodities, including sourcing strategy, supplier selection, commercial performance, risk management, and supplier relationship management.
- Support the negotiations of complex agreements with suppliers encompassing key program specifications and functional objectives
- Responsible for total supplier performance: measure and manage vs. key targets, compliance to agreements and implementing improvement roadmaps to address gaps
- Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and Executive Business Reviews (EBRs) with suppliers & be able to effectively communicate with executive teams. Transform multiple and complex streams of information into simple, clear and concise terms to be presented to stakeholders
- Partner with Product cost engineering to develop and maintain predictive cost models incorporating component cost drivers, risk profiles, lifecycle considerations, and End-of-Life.
- Develop Total Cost of Ownership calculations.
- Establish strong partnerships with the Contract Manufacturing procurement teams & lead oversight of product supply chain from an escalation stand point including capacity analysis, safety stock, flexibility & distribution network.
- Assess supply risks and establish mitigation strategies, including alternative sources, capacity planning, safety stock, and business continuity plans.
- Lead semiconductor market intelligence, including technology trends, capacity, lead times, lifecycle/EOL, pricing, tariffs, and geopolitical or supply risks.
- Domestic and international travel up to 15%
Qualifications:
- 4-7 years of experience in semiconductor sourcing, manufacturing, supply chain, or a related high-technology environment.
- Strong understanding of the semiconductor industry, embedded systems, and hardware/software technology ecosystems.
- Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, cost management, and supply-risk mitigation.
- Ability to understand technical specifications, BOMs, semiconductor roadmaps, and product requirements.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment with a high degree of integrity and accountability.
At Bose, you're inspired to be and do your best and are rewarded for your unique talents! Our compensation is thoughtfully tailored to your skills, experience, education, and location, and goes beyond base salary. The hiring range for this position in the primary work location of Framingham, Massachusetts is: $107,400-$147,750.The hiring range for other Bose work locations may vary. In addition to competitive base pay we offer rewards including bonus programs, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, plus exclusive perks designed to support your wellbeing, and a generous employee discount where you can immerse yourself in our products and experiences. We are a proudly independent company-driven by purpose, guided by our values, and united by a belief in the power of sound. As the world leader in audio experiences, we're creating what's next-pushing boundaries and delivering transformative sound experiences for people everywhere. Join us and make your next career move a mic-drop. Let's Make Waves.
Skills Required
- 4-7 years of experience in semiconductor sourcing, manufacturing, supply chain, or a related high-technology environment
- Strong understanding of the semiconductor industry, embedded systems, and hardware/software technology ecosystems
- Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, cost management, and supply-risk mitigation
- Ability to understand technical specifications, bills of materials, semiconductor roadmaps, and product requirements
- Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment with a high degree of integrity and accountability
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Bose Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, mental-health support, employee assistance programs, wellbeing apps, and a 24/7 nurse line. Coverage extends to dependents, aligning with a comprehensive healthcare offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer match plus a Core Contribution plan, alongside disability and life insurance. Some roles or tenures are noted to have defined-benefit pension coverage, considered particularly valuable for longer-term employees.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Benefits feature paid time off, hybrid work for many roles, education assistance, volunteer time, and notable employee product discounts. The product-purchase program is frequently highlighted as a standout perk.
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The Company
What We Do
At Bose Corporation, we’re powered by our legendary brands — Bose, McIntosh, and Sonus faber — bringing together more than 175 years of combined technical expertise, craftsmanship and artistry. Founded by Dr. Amar Bose, our company is driven by purpose and devoted to advancing what’s possible in audio — creating transformative experiences in the home, on the go, and on the road.
Why Work With Us
At Bose Corp., we’re united by a simple belief: sound is the most powerful force on earth. It moves us, focuses us, connects us. It’s why we exist to invent—advancing science and art—to deliver transformative experiences. Join us to invent what’s next—and unleash the power of sound, together. Let’s Make Waves.
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