• Lead the planning and execution of a strategy for supply chain cyber resiliency • Manage cyber risk specific to supply chain ecosystem including vendors and OT environments • Drive a proactive vulnerability management lifecycle for supply chain systems • Facilitate Business Impact Analyses (BIA) for supply chain units • Design resilience plans for logistics teams during outages • Implement and test disaster recovery frameworks for global logistics • Ensure high data integrity in ServiceNow CMDB

• Issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to suppliers, track responses, and evaluate quotes to ensure compliance with government regulations, public laws, and company policies and procedures • Analyze supplier cost and pricing data to perform comprehensive price evaluations, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with organizational objectives • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Strategic Business Units (SBUs) to assess supplier proposals

• Coordinate daily international shipments, including booking freight, preparing documentation, and tracking movement from origin to destination. • Prepare, audit, and maintain all export/import documents such as commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and customs declarations. • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations (e.g., ITAR, EAR, Incoterms, customs requirements). • Collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Sales, and Customer Service teams to ensure accurate and timely shipment planning.

Proto is accelerating the world's transition to an open economy with products that increase access and independence for everyone. We're building Bitkey, a simple and safe self-custody bitcoin wallet that will put customers in control, as well as hardware and software that will help decentralize bitcoin mining and enable new and innovative use cases for bitcoin mining. We're developing these products in the open - you can read more about them at bitkey.build and mining.build . Within Proto, our Bitcoin Products team delivers the product and go-to-market strategy, software, firmware, and custom silicon needed to make Bitkey and our ambitious mining initiatives a reality. Come build the future of money with us! The Role As a Global Supply Manager ASIC Tech Lead on the Hardware Procurement team, you will contribute to Block's custom silicon and ASIC supply chain strategy across our mining and hardware portfolio. You will be a technical and strategic leader for managing foundry relationships and OSAT partnerships, driving supplier qualification, capacity planning, yield optimization, and high-volume production ramps. Qualifications Own foundry and/or OSAT relationships: Manage strategic partnerships with leading foundries and OSATs to secure capacity, optimize costs, and ensure supply continuity for Block's ASIC roadmap. Have detailed understanding and experience managing directly upstream and capex needs like testers, substrates, lead frames etc. Drive OSAT bring-up and qualification: Lead technical qualification and production ramp of new OSAT partners for advanced packaging and high-volume assembly/test operations Cross-functional ASIC collaboration: Partner closely within HW Procurement, Silicon GSMs, Trade Compliance, ASIC design, silicon engineering, and product teams to translate design requirements into manufacturable supply chain solutions, including DFM optimization, package selection, and test strategy Strategic sourcing and capacity planning: Develop multi-year sourcing strategies, secure wafer allocations, negotiate capacity commitments, and manage supply-demand planning across foundry nodes and OSAT capacity Yield and throughput optimization: Work with suppliers to drive yield improvements, reduce cycle times, and resolve production issues impacting cost, quality, or delivery Executive communication: Present supply chain strategies, risk assessments, and mitigation plans to Block's leadership team and external supplier executives; serve as the technical voice for ASIC supply chain Cost management: Lead complex pricing negotiations for wafers, packaging, and test services; drive cost reductions through process optimization, volume leverage, and supplier benchmarking Risk management: Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks (geopolitical, capacity constraints, technology transitions, single-source dependencies) with data-driven strategies Manage global supply chain disruptions in real time Travel ~15% internationally and domestically You have: Required (Must-Have): 12+ years of experience in semiconductor supply chain management with deep focus and existing knowledge on ASIC, foundry, and OSAT operations Extensive foundry experience: Proven track record managing relationships and capacity at leading foundries across multiple technology nodes Deep OSAT expertise: Hands-on experience qualifying and ramping OSATs for high-volume production, including advanced packaging technologies (flip-chip, wire bond, 2.5D/3D, etc.) ASIC design collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with ASIC design teams, translating design requirements into supply chain execution and driving DFM/DFT alignment High-volume production ramp experience: Successfully brought up OSATs and scaled production from NPI through high-volume manufacturing Executive presence and communication: Exceptional ability to present complex technical and supply chain topics to internal leadership (VP/C-level) and external partners (foundry/OSAT executives); comfortable representing Block in high-stakes negotiations and strategic discussions Strategic sourcing expertise: Proven ability to develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies, negotiate complex commercial terms, and manage supplier relationships at the executive level Semiconductor manufacturing depth: Strong understanding of wafer fabrication, packaging, assembly, test, and yield management processes Preferred (Nice-to-Have): Standard silicon experience: Exposure to standard IC companies, PCBs, memory, or other non-ASIC silicon supply chains Advanced packaging knowledge: Experience with emerging packaging technologies (chiplet, HBM, advanced substrates, etc.) We're working to build a more inclusive economy where our customers have equal access to opportunity, and we strive to live by these same values in building our workplace. Block is an equal opportunity employer evaluating all employees and job applicants without regard to identity or any legally protected class. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances. We believe in being fair, and are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to share any needed accommodations with their recruiter, who will treat these requests as confidentially as possible. Want to learn more about what we're doing to build a workplace that is fair and square? Check out our I+D page . While there is no specific deadline to apply for this role, U.S. roles are typically open for an average of 55 days before being filled by a successful candidate. Please refer to the date listed at the top of this job page for when this role was first posted. Block takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into one of four zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. To find a location's zone designation, please refer to this resource . If a location of interest is not listed, please speak with a recruiter for additional information. Zone A: $217,800 - $326,800 USD Zone B: $217,800 - $326,800 USD Zone C: $217,800 - $326,800 USD Zone D: $217,800 - $326,800 USD Application Guidelines Candidates may submit up to 9 active applications within a 60-day period. Reapplications to the same role are accepted 90 days after a previous application has been reviewed. Use of AI in Our Hiring Process We may use automated AI tools to evaluate job applications for efficiency and consistency. These tools comply with local regulations, including bias audits, and we handle all personal data in accordance with state and local privacy laws. Contact us here with hiring practice or data usage questions. Every benefit we offer is designed with one goal: empowering you to do the best work of your career while building the life you want. Remote work, medical insurance, flexible time off, retirement savings plans, and modern family planning are just some of our offering. Check out our other benefits at Block. Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) builds technology to increase access to the global economy. Each of our brands unlocks different aspects of the economy for more people. Square makes commerce and financial services accessible to sellers. Cash App is the easy way to spend, send, and store money. Afterpay is transforming the way customers manage their spending over time. TIDAL is a music platform that empowers artists to thrive as entrepreneurs. Bitkey is a simple self-custody wallet built for bitcoin. Proto is a suite of bitcoin mining products and services. Together, we're helping build a financial system that is open to everyone.