Sourcing Specialist

Job Title - Sourcing Specialist
Location - San Diego, CA
Duration - 6+ Months

JOB DESCRIPTION
Top 5 Required Skills (These are not preferred skills.  If the candidate does not have these required skills, they will be rejected completely)   

1.     Experience with procurement or sourcing operations (preferably in technology, semiconductor, or licensing environments. 3PIP and EDA licensing is a plus)

2.     Strong proficiency in Excel / data analysis / structured tracking

3.     Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and procurement workflows

4.     Ability to manage multiple tracking tools and datasets simultaneously

5.    Detail-oriented with strong process execution and follow-through skills

 
Job Description:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Implements and executes sourcing processes based on a basic understanding of company policies and procedures, as well as standard sourcing principles, theories, and concepts. 
•    Executes sourcing strategies and protocols in accordance with supplier engagements or agreements for one's assigned area of responsibility. 
•    Helps provide sourcing options and recommendations to internal customers based on technology, cost, and schedule requirements. Recommends solutions to various sourcing issues and escalates issues as needed.
•    Collects and analyzes data from different sources to identify problems and help recommend solutions.
•    Helps execute contracts in alignment with negotiations, including licensing of IP for integration into end products, pricing, device development and/or supply assurance.  
•    Collaborates with individuals internally and externally to complete the team's work.  
•    Executes individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables in line with established processes, with minimal supervision.
•    Adapts to moderate changes and setbacks in order to manage pressure and meet deadlines.

Level of Responsibility:
•    Works under close supervision.
•    Responsible for own work. Decision-making is limited. Impact of decisions is readily apparent. Errors made typically only impact timeline (i.e., require additional time to correct).
•    Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information that may be somewhat complex to others who may have limited knowledge of the subject in question. Role may require basic negotiation and influence, cooperation, tact, and diplomacy, etc. 
•    Most tasks require multiple steps which can be performed in various orders; some planning and prioritization must occur to complete the tasks effectively; mistakes may result in some rework.
•    Some creativity may be required to troubleshoot technical problems or deal with novel circumstances.
•    Deductive problem solving is required to solve moderately complex problems; most problems have defined processes of diagnosis/detection; some limited data analysis may be required.


Sourcing Operations Temp (EDA / 3PIP / Emulation)
 
Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement Execution & Data Operations

Support execution of sourcing activities aligned with established sourcing strategies and supplier agreements.

Create and manage purchase requisitions for licensing and periodic reporting requirements
Maintain budget and cost tracking models, including:
Perform data analysis and consolidation to support roadmap planning and financial tracking
Maintain project tracking tools for sourcing initiatives (status, deliverables, timelines)
Prepare monthly reporting on license fees tied to product milestones
Monitor contract lifecycle elements, including key obligations, renewals, and reporting triggers
 
2. Compliance & Financial Tracking

Ensure accurate tracking of financial obligations and compliance requirements associated with third-party IP and licensing.

Track NRE, royalty, and usage-based fees to ensure alignment with contractual terms
Maintain compliance records in internal systems
Maintain and update third-party IP licensing database
Support process improvements to enhance compliance tracking and reporting efficiency
Assist with export control tracking and documentation requirements
 
3. Supplier Qualification & Onboarding

Support onboarding and qualification of suppliers to enable sourcing activities.

Coordinate NDA execution and tracking
Support vendor setup and reporting within ERP system (Oracle)
Assist with supplier onboarding workflows, ensuring completeness and data accuracy
Maintain supplier records and support ongoing data updates
 
4. Cross-Functional Coordination & Reporting

Support collaboration across sourcing, engineering, finance, and legal teams.

Collect and consolidate data inputs from multiple stakeholders
Prepare structured reports and tracking dashboards
Support problem identification and data cleanup efforts across sourcing datasets
Assist in tracking risks, dependencies, and outstanding actions
 
5. Special Projects (Supporting Role)

Provide operational and analytical support for strategic sourcing initiatives.

Support M&A activities (Mergers and acquisitions), including:
Data room organization and document tracking
Supplier and contract data extraction and consolidation
Assist with post-acquisition integration, including:
Vendor harmonization efforts
Tracking integration actions and follow-ups
Support other high-impact sourcing initiatives as needed
 
Preferred Qualifications / Skills

3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing operations, or supply chain support, preferably in technology or semiconductor environments
Strong Excel/data analysis skills (large datasets, structured tracking, perform data analysis)
Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle) and procurement workflows
Experience supporting contract tracking, licensing, or compliance processes is a plus
Ability to manage multiple projects and datasets simultaneously
Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and execution discipline
Comfortable working in a cross-functional, matrixed organization
Sourcing experience with EDA tools and/or Third-Party IP (3PIP) environments is a strong plus