Corporate Development Associate - Global Supply Chain Management & IP
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Corporate Development Associate - Global Supply Chain Management & IP at Tenstorrent · LumiJobs
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$100k–$500k
H1B: yes
Tenstorrent The Corporate Development Associate leads procurement strategy for design tools and IP in semiconductor design ecosystems. This role manages complex vendor negotiations and sourcing to enable global engineering teams to innovate rapidly.
Responsibilities
Lead procurement strategy for the design ecosystem
Own vendor negotiations and IP licensing agreements
Source tools that enable worldwide engineering teams
Manage multiple concurrent deals with executive visibility
Build trust-based vendor relationships
Translate technical requirements into vendor recommendations
Present strategic sourcing insights to leadership
Qualification
What You Will Learn
Required
A strategic negotiator with 5+ years of experience sourcing complex technology (IP, design tools, or semiconductor components) in fast-paced environments
Someone who builds trust-based vendor relationships and leverages them to unlock better terms, faster delivery, and innovative solutions
A detail-oriented operator who thrives managing multiple concurrent deals while maintaining executive visibility and cross-functional alignment
Deep procurement expertise in semiconductor design ecosystems—specifically 3rd party IP licensing, EDA/CAD tools, or equivalent technology sourcing experience
Proven ability to lead complex contract negotiations, drive toward closure, and implement sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, and innovation
Strong analytical and communication skills to translate technical requirements into vendor recommendations and present strategic sourcing insights to leadership
What You Will Learn
The complete semiconductor design-to-production workflow and how engineering infrastructure decisions directly impact product competitiveness and time-to-market
How to navigate vendor ecosystems at the highest levels—building strategic partnerships with Tier 1 providers and emerging design tool innovators
The business strategy behind a high-growth AI chip company and how procurement enables global scale-up operations across multiple design centers