Procurement Category Manager - Logistics

Sandisk • Milpitas, CA

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About The Position

Sandisk is seeking a highly motivated Procurement Category Manager to lead sourcing and supplier strategy for key logistics categories, including Ground Transportation, Warehousing, and Customs-related services. This role involves managing an annual spend of approximately $6M and is crucial for optimizing cost, service, and risk within the logistics network. Success requires strong collaboration with 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

• Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan
• Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program (restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents)
• RSU awards for eligible new hires
• 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
• Supplemental life and AD&D
• Legal plan
• Pet insurance
• Critical illness
• Accident and hospital indemnity
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit
• Applause Program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan

What This Job Offers

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