Custom-Silicon Sourcing Lead

Project

Work done for a product or program.

• Negotiate NRE, wafer, packaging and test terms.
• Build total-cost-of-ownership comparisons of sourcing options.
• Structure contracts for IP ownership, liability and second-sourcing.
• Track supplier performance through bring-up and ramp.

Function

Work that keeps the discipline running: methods, tools, suppliers and people.

• Lead selection of ASIC design partners and IP vendors.
• Secure foundry capacity and advanced packaging allocation.
• Manage supplier risk including single-source and geopolitical exposure.

Project

1. Produce and hand over the role's key deliverables
   • Sourcing strategy for custom silicon
   • Supplier selection recommendation
   • Negotiated NRE and wafer agreements
   • Supplier risk register
2. Support programsGeneral
   • Agree what each program needs
   • Deliver in time for milestones
3. Manage issuesGeneral
   • Track requests to closure
   • Escalate risks

Function

1. Run the functionGeneral
   • Maintain policies and processes
   • Keep records and controls
2. ImproveGeneral
   • Report performance
   • Lead improvement work