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Job Description
- Develop and execute a global sourcing strategy for EDA tools (e.g., Simulation, Emulation, IP, Place and Route) and Engineering Design Services.
- Analyze market trends, vendor roadmaps, and Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) activity within the EDA landscape (e.g., Synopsys, Cadence, Siemens/Mentor, Ansys, and emerging Tier-2 players) to mitigate risk and identify technological opportunities.
- Lead high-value agreements for Master Services Agreements (MSA), End User License Agreements (EULA), and Statements of Work (SOW).
- Manage supplier performance through Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), ensuring vendors meet technical support SLAs and delivery milestones.
- Demonstrate familiarity with legal structures specific to the semiconductor industry, including IP indemnity, warranty clauses, source code escrow, and remittance/tax implications in cross-border transactions.