Strategic Sourcing Lead
COHU INC - United States
Posted Mar 25, 2026
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- 401(k) match
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Market context
- U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
- $61,842 U.S. median for this role
- Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
- +1.9% - Slower
Matched to SOC 11-1021 - Operations aggregate by role bucket.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.
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About this role
Strategic Sourcing Lead United States Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities : Sourcing Strategy & Supplier Management Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies for Test Handler-related commodities and manufacturing services within North America. Segment the supply base to define preferred, strategic, and development suppliers aligned with business criticality, technology capability, and risk profile. Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuity of supply, cost competitiveness, and technology alignment. Own supplier risk mitigation by identifying single‑source dependencies and capacity risks and executing mitigation actions, including alternate sourcing, dual sourcing, and capacity buffering to protect ramps and volume production. Supplier Performance & Commercial Management Own supplier performance management, including cost, on-time delivery, lead-time, quality, capacity, and responsiveness. Lead supplier escalation and corrective action when performance gaps arise, in close coordination with Quality and Operations. Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing, and terms to improve margins, shorten lead-times, and stabilize supply. Conduct regular supplier reviews and quarterly business reviews focused on performance, improvement actions, and technology roadmaps. New Product Introduction (NPI) & Engineering Collaboration Lead sourcing activities for NPI and industrialization of Test Handler products, ensuring suppliers meet cost, quality, and schedule targets. Collaborate closely with the Material Program Manager (MPM) to address supplier requirements and requests for new suppliers, maintaining alignment on preferred supplier lists and ensuring a coordinated approach. Take ownership of defining and maintaining the list of preferred suppliers, while partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, and the MPM to evaluate requests for new suppliers. Jointly support make/buy decisions, supplier selection, and
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