Supporting procurement execution, data management, compliance tracking, and supplier onboarding activities is the core of this Sourcing Operations Consultant role. The consultant will work closely with sourcing managers and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and process compliance across complex licensing and supplier engagements, contributing to high-impact sourcing programs by maintaining data integrity and enabling efficient execution of sourcing strategies.
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
Provide operational and analytical support for strategic sourcing initiatives
Support M&A activities (Mergers and acquisitions), including data room organization and document tracking, and supplier and contract data extraction and consolidation
Assist with post-acquisition integration, including vendor harmonization efforts and tracking integration actions and follow-ups
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Support other high-impact sourcing initiatives as needed
Implement and execute sourcing processes based on a basic understanding of company policies and procedures, as well as standard sourcing principles, theories, and concepts
Execute sourcing strategies and protocols in accordance with supplier engagements or agreements for one's assigned area of responsibility
Help provide sourcing options and recommendations to internal customers based on technology, cost, and schedule requirements
Recommend solutions to various sourcing issues and escalate issues as needed
Collect and analyze data from different sources to identify problems and help recommend solutions
Help execute contracts in alignment with negotiations, including licensing of IP for integration into end products, pricing, device development and/or supply assurance
Collaborate with individuals internally and externally to complete the team's work
Execute individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables in line with established processes, with minimal supervision
Adapt to moderate changes and setbacks in order to manage pressure and meet deadlines
Requirements
Bachelor's degree
4+ years of sourcing experience
Experience with procurement or sourcing operations (preferably in technology, semiconductor, or licensing environments; 3PIP and EDA licensing is a plus)
Strong proficiency in Excel / data analysis / structured tracking
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and procurement workflows
Ability to manage multiple tracking tools and datasets simultaneously
Detail-oriented with strong process execution and follow-through skills
Associate's degree and 2+ years of Sourcing or related work experience, or High School Diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of Sourcing or related work experience
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
Basic negotiation and influence, cooperation, tact, and diplomacy skills
Creativity to troubleshoot technical problems or deal with novel circumstances
Deductive problem solving for moderately complex problems
Nice to have:
3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing operations, or supply chain support, preferably in technology or semiconductor environments
Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle) and procurement workflows
Experience supporting contract tracking, licensing, or compliance processes
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
Important Details
Schedule: 40.0 hours per week
About the Company
Qualcomm’s EDA and Third-Party IP (3PIP) Sourcing Team is seeking a Sourcing Operations Consultant.
SMEE is dedicated to the development, design, manufacturing, sales, and technical services of semiconductor equipment, pan-semiconductor equipment, and high-end intelligent equipment..
