Category Manager Site Purchasing

Analog Devices • Camas, WA

37d • $95,600 - $131,450 • Onsite

About The Position

The ideal candidate will contribute to the Procurement organization by applying strong analytical skills, a structured approach to category management, and market knowledge to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve supplier performance, and optimize spend within the Facilities category.

Requirements

• BS/MS degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or Industrial Engineering
• 3-5 years of relevant experience within a procurement function (primary needs are currently in the Facilities space)
• Technical background a plus
• Familiarity with Service Agreements, SOWs and other general legal terms
• Strong analytical/negotiation skills and proven track record in Supplier Management and negotiations
• Good problem solving and analytical skills with ability to handle multiple tasks at once and switch between strategic and detail-oriented thinking
• Flexibility to adapt to dynamic and rapidly changing environments
• Effective Communicator with the ability to work in a team environment and build strong relationships internally including cross functional and cross site collaboration
• Commitment to learn and develop new skills
• Understanding of cost modeling and business financial acumen preferred
• Experience with SAP or Oracle as MRP system preferred
• Strong IT skills. High Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Experience in the Semiconductor industry is a plus

Responsibilities

• Understanding needs and requirements of internal stakeholders on current and future spend for a given category/categories
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to define and develop category strategy, and approach to leveraging spend across the functional organizations
• Coordinating with global engineering, facilities and other functional organizations to ensure on time delivery, cost expectations and inventory targets
• Developing and managing supplier relationships, metrics and performance
• Providing market intelligence
• Leading supplier negotiations including RFP/RFQ processes, contract management, and long-term strategic negotiations to obtain maximum value proposition and meeting savings targets
• Recognizing and understanding supply risk to the organization, work with suppliers and internal stakeholder to resolve or suggest alternative solutions

Benefits

• medical, vision and dental coverage
• 401k
• paid vacation
• holidays
• sick time
• 10 paid holidays per year
• paid vacation starting at 136 hours per year for full-time employees (prorated for part-time employees)
• paid sick time that exceeds the requirements of the Washington State Sick Leave law

What This Job Offers

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