Category Manager - Semiconductors

Roche • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Roche, we are committed to preventing, stopping, and curing diseases and ensuring everyone has access to healthcare. Our Global Diagnostics Procurement (DOP) team, comprising about 200 professionals, focuses on driving value with suppliers worldwide. We source, manage suppliers, develop category strategies, and digitize processes to support sustainable business growth. This role offers an opportunity to make an impact within a high-performing, world-class Procurement team, embodying our principle of doing now what patients need next.

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 semiconductor category, commanding worldwide foundry alliances and insulating medical systems from market disruptions.
• Develop strategies and lead strategic initiatives for the volatile, high-stakes semiconductor 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.
• 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 a shared 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.
• This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

What This Job Offers

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