Category Manager - electronic materials and components

Roche • Boston, MA

35d • $99,500 - $184,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Roche, we foster a culture where individuality is embraced, and open dialogue is encouraged, leading to genuine connections where everyone is valued, accepted, and respected. Our mission is to prevent, stop, and cure diseases, ensuring universal access to healthcare for present and future generations. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Global Diagnostics Procurement (DOP) team, comprising approximately 200 dedicated professionals, is committed to delivering value through worldwide supplier partnerships. Our diverse, multicultural team, operating globally, focuses on sourcing, supplier management, category strategy development and execution, and continuous process improvement and digitization to support sustainable business growth. This is an ideal opportunity for those aspiring to make a significant impact within a high-performing, world-class Procurement team. We are DOP. At Roche, we innovate today for the healthcare needs of tomorrow.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required (Business or Life Sciences focus preferred).
• 8+ years of in-depth strategic and operational procurement experience with extensive knowledge of category management and advanced strategic sourcing.
• 8+ years of overall business experience, working within a regulated industry like Diagnostics with familiarity of relevant legal and quality risks.
• Deep subject matter knowledge of the semiconductor market, including foundry vs. fabless manufacturing dynamics, silicon wafer supply chains, microcontrollers, global allocation strategies, and semiconductor-specific risk-mitigation frameworks.
• Expert proficiency in navigating enterprise systems, P2P tools, and procurement systems for sourcing events and contract negotiations (e.g., eSourcing, eAuction).
• Advanced knowledge in AI application and a strong affinity to explore AI-driven solutions broadly, particularly regarding the digital transformation of operations (Digital 2.0 / Industry 4.0).
• Proven financial and business acumen, with grounding in total cost of ownership (TCO) and cost modeling.
• Strong communication, project management, and change management skills with a demonstrated ability to lead global cross-functional teams in a fluid environment.
• Business-level fluency in English is required.
• High flexibility and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%.

Nice To Haves

• A post-graduate business-related qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies and lead strategic initiatives for the semiconductor category, managing silicon foundries, chip designers, and global distributors.
• Mitigate geopolitical supply risks and translate category goals into long-term value and supply continuity.
• Collate market intelligence, supplier data, and business requirements to formulate a formalized, global Category Strategy and initiative pipeline.
• Lead high-value commercial and contractual negotiations for strategic suppliers within the category.
• Manage key global suppliers, establish development and innovation programs, monitor value targets, and manage supplier risks.
• Develop and maintain category guidance documents to translate strategy into clear, executable content for procurement colleagues and business users.
• Build deep relationships with senior stakeholders, challenge demand/specifications to maximize value, and manage risk/CSR reviews.
• Coach procurement colleagues, provide professional development, manage an Associate Category Manager, and track budget spend.

Benefits

• A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance, as well as participation in a long-term incentive program.
• Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior