Sr. Director, Indirect Procurement

Position Summary

d-Matrix is seeking a Senior Director, Indirect Procurement to own and scale our indirect and corporate procurement function. This individual-contributor role covers IP and software licensing, consulting and professional services, engineering lab equipment, and corporate services. Direct materials procurement is handled separately by Supply Chain; this role supports Operations tangentially but does not own component or wafer sourcing.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in contract negotiation, vendor management, and IP licensing within a semiconductor or AI hardware environment, and is comfortable building scalable procurement infrastructure in a high-growth startup.

Scope of Responsibility

• IP & Software Licensing: Negotiate and manage semiconductor IP core licenses (EDA tools, processor IP, embedded memory, security IP) with vendors such as Synopsys, Cadence, Ansys, and Arm. Administer soft...