Procurement Category Manager - Logistics

Sandisk • Milpitas, CA

6h • $88,700 - $150,800 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a highly motivated Procurement Category Manager to lead sourcing and supplier strategy across key logistics categories, including Ground Transportation, Warehousing, and Customs-related services. In this role, you will manage an annual spend of approximately $6M and play a critical role in optimizing cost, service, and risk across our logistics network. Success in this role requires a highly collaborative approach, with the ability to build strong, trust-based relationships across stakeholders and suppliers in a fast-paced, global environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Master’s degree a plus.
• 3–5 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Logistics-related roles.
• Experience leading RFx events and supplier negotiations for Logistics services.
• Ability to manage a defined category end-to-end with limited guidance, demonstrating increasing independence
• Solid negotiation and analytical skills for logistics procurement.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and results oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using eSourcing tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the category strategy for assigned Logistics categories (Ground Transportation, Customs-related service and Warehousing), including sourcing strategy development, execution, and ongoing optimization in alignment with business objectives, while supporting other logistics scopes as needed.
• Plan, lead, and execute end-to-end sourcing activities for the assigned categories, including RFx development, supplier engagement, bid analysis, negotiations, and award recommendations using eSourcing tools (e.g. Keelvar)
• Analyze spend data, business requirements, and external market conditions to define sourcing strategies, identify savings and value opportunities, and mitigate supply and service risks within the assigned scope.
• Own supplier performance and category KPIs and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.
• Lead commercial contract negotiations within approved frameworks in close collaboration with the Legal team.
• Act as the primary procurement point of contact for internal stakeholders for the assigned categories.
• Partner closely with Logistics Operations, Accounts Payable, Legal, and other cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution and compliance.
• Lead supplier relationship management including supplier selection, qualification, governance, and performance management.
• Prepare and lead quarterly and bi-annual business reviews and supplier scorecards.
• Manage ad-hoc initiatives such as spot sourcing, exception handling, and urgent operational needs.
• Track and communicate category performance, risks, and market developments to management.
• Identify and implement process improvements within category sourcing and execution.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• paid vacation time
• paid sick leave
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• life, accident and disability insurance
• tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
• employee assistance program
• other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
• tuition reimbursement
• transit
• the Applause Program
• employee stock purchase plan
• the Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree