Director, Substrate Sourcing

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

·      BS degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced technical degree a plus.

·      15 years of progressive experience in substrate operations, sourcing.

·      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.

·      Experience managing supplier relationships across a global footprint.

·      Strong analytical and complex modeling skills, with experience in should-cost analysis, cost-down programs, and total cost of ownership.

·      People-leadership experience, with a track record of building and developing a high-performing procurement or planning team.

·      Ability to travel internationally as needed to engage with key suppliers.

What We're Looking For

·      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.

·      Partner with supply chain planning to proactively identify and resolve capacity constraints or supply shortages before they impact production.

·      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.

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

With competitive compensation and great benefits, you will enjoy our workstyle within an environment of shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity. We’re dedicated to giving our people the tools and resources they need to succeed in doing work that matters, and to grow and develop with us. For additional information on what it’s like to work at Marvell, visit our Careers page.

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.

Interview Integrity

To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.

These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.

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