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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

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
The Procurement team at Marvell plays a critical role in ensuring the company's operational efficiency and cost competitiveness. This team is responsible for sourcing and managing suppliers for materials, components, and services that power Marvell's semiconductor solutions. By negotiating strategic contracts, optimizing supply chains, and mitigating risks, the Procurement team helps secure reliable, high-quality resources at the best value.
The teams work directly influences product development timelines, cost structures, and overall profitability. Through strong supplier partnerships and proactive risk management, the team enables Marvell to maintain agility in a dynamic market, support innovation, and deliver cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide.

What You Can Expect

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of procurement experience in semiconductor manufacturing, including direct experience managing the optics/optical technology supply base (e.g., supplier qualification, contract negotiation, capacity planning)

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and capacity planning specific to the optics industry

• Experience with global supplier management (APAC experience preferred), and working effectively in cross-functional teams

• Demonstrated success supporting high-volume ramps for CPO/NPO/optical modules and new product introductions

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

What We're Looking For

What You Can Expect

• Ensure uninterrupted material supply for NPI and high-volume production, including sourcing support for optical components and negotiation of ad hoc supplier charges.

• Monitor and resolve material shortages and supply constraints; leverage data to identify risks and drive cross-functional mitigation plans.

• Develop and manage supplier relationships with optics and optical component suppliers; lead business reviews to improve performance, cost, and overall value.

• Execute purchase orders and coordinate closely with contract manufacturers (CMs) to meet demand and delivery commitments.

• Drive cost reduction initiatives through volume leverage, process improvements, and supplier negotiations across the optical supply chain, while monitoring market trends to mitigate cost volatility and supply risk.

• Support additional projects and responsibilities based on evolving business needs.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

106,800 - 160,000, $ per annum

The successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements

Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life's most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition. Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back, family support programs to help balance work and home life, robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being, and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones. We look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.

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.

Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com.

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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