Category Manager - Semiconductors

Roche•Boston, MA

4d•$99,500 - $184,900•Hybrid

About The Position

At Roche, we foster a culture where individuality is embraced, and diverse perspectives drive innovation. Our Global Diagnostics Procurement (DOP) team, comprising approximately 200 professionals worldwide, is dedicated to creating value with our suppliers. We are committed to sourcing, managing supplier bases, developing category strategies, and continuously digitizing processes to support sustainable business growth. If you are driven to make an impact and aspire to be part of a high-performing, world-class Procurement team, this is your opportunity. At Roche, we focus on meeting patient needs today and for the future.

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.

Nice To Haves

A post-graduate business-related qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assume ownership of the high-stakes semiconductor category, commanding worldwide foundry alliances and insulating life-saving medical systems from market disruptions.
Develop strategies and lead strategic initiatives for the volatile, high-stakes spend category.
Manage silicon foundries, chip designers, and global distributors.
Mitigate geopolitical supply risks and translate category goals into long-term value and supply continuity.
Collating market intelligence, supplier data, and business requirements to formulate a formalized, global Category Strategy and initiative pipeline, to be aligned with leaders across the organization.
Leading high-value commercial and contractual negotiations for strategic suppliers within the category.
Managing key global suppliers, establishing development and innovation programs, monitoring value targets, and managing supplier risks.
Developing and maintaining category guidance documents to translate strategy into clear, executable content for procurement colleagues and business users.
Building deep relationships with senior stakeholders, challenging demand/specifications to maximize value, and managing risk/CSR reviews.
Coaching procurement colleagues, providing professional development, managing a shared Associate Category Manager within the team, and tracking budget spend.