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Director Legal, Global Procurement and Strategic Sourcing

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
$216,800.00/Yr.-$325,200.00/Yr.
United States, Texas, Austin
7171 Southwest Parkway (Show on map)
Aug 02, 2026
WHAT YOU DO AT AMD CHANGES EVERYTHING At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences-from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges-striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career. THE ROLE AMD is looking for a business-minded commercial attorney to leadthe legal team supporting the Global Procurement and Global Operations organizations.In this role, you and your team willbe responsible for agreementsusedtosecurethe components,materials,manufacturingservices,capacity commitments,and resourcesthatsupport AMD's end-to-end portfolio of semiconductor productsand platforms. You will partner closelywith Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations,Finance, Technologyand Business Unit teams to turn complex businessarrangementsinto clear,practical, and executablecontracts.This is a high-visibility role requiring strong judgment, commercial pragmatism, and the ability to balance risk with the speed of the business. THE PERSON You area confident, practicaldeal lawyer with significantbuy-sideexperiencenegotiatingagreements forphysical goods,software,components, manufacturing, capacity, and infrastructure, withstrengthin direct procurement and strategic supply arrangements.You bring strong business judgment,executive presence,and the ability tostay organized andeffectiveunder pressure.Youbring extensive experience in managinga team of high-performing attorneys and paralegalsand scaling teams and processes. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Scale, lead and develop a high-performing legal procurement team overseeing the attorneys and paralegals who structure, draft and negotiate commercial procurement transactions including: Direct procurementtransactions, including components, materials, assemblies, contract manufacturing, manufacturing services, and product purchase agreements. Strategiccapacityreservation and supply assurancetransactions, includingmulti-year commitments, capacity reservations,prepayment arrangements,andsingle-source/sole-sourcesupply structures. Major indirect procurement,technology, licensing, and other commercial agreements. Advise senior leaders on deal strategy, risk, and execution, and independently lead high-impact matters. Continuously improve procurement of contracting processes and procedures to scale with the growth of the company. Develop templates, playbooks, and practical contracting approaches that help the legal team support the business with speed, consistency, and sound risk management. Leverage AI resources to increase efficiency and productivity. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Significant experiencemanaging a high-performing team of legal professionals Experience improving processes in a fast paced and growing environment Significant commerciallegal experience leading complex, high-valuetransactionsindependently. Hands-on direct buy-side procurementexperience, includingdirectnegotiatingthe purchase of components, materials,assemblies,manufacturingservices, orother goods and servicesthatsupporta product, notonlyIT, software, orgeneralservices. Strategiccapacity reservation andsupplyassuranceexperience, includingmulti-year commitments, capacity reservations,prepayment arrangements,andsingle-source/sole-sourcesupply structures. Experiencein semiconductors, hardware, cloud, data center,contract manufacturing,ODM, orfoundryenvironmentsis a plus, along with strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills. ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS J.D. or LL.B. from an accredited law school. Activemembership in good standing with a state bar. LOCATION Austin, Texas #LI-SD1 #LI-Hybrid This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance. AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants' needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD's "Responsible AI Policy" is available here. This posting is for an existing vacancy.