Category Manager

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

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.

Job Duties:

• 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

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

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export  licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.  As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

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• Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.

• This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors 

• This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.  

• Benefits for the position includes 10 paid holidays per year, paid vacation starting at 136 hours per year for full-time employees (prorated for part-time employees), and paid sick time that exceeds the requirements of the Washington State Sick Leave law.