Category Manager - Electronic Materials and Components (Semiconductors)

About the role

Global Diagnostics Procurement (DOP) at Roche is looking for a Category Manager for semiconductors in the US, owning a high-stakes spend category with worldwide foundry alliances. The role manages silicon foundries, chip designers and global distributors, mitigates geopolitical supply risks and turns category goals into long-term value and supply continuity. It is an individual contributor role reporting to the Senior Global Category Lead Electronics & Systems.

Key responsibilities

• Collate market intelligence, supplier data and business requirements to build a global category strategy and initiative pipeline
• Lead high-value commercial and contractual negotiations with strategic suppliers
• Manage key global suppliers, set up development and innovation programs, monitor value targets and manage supplier risks
• Develop and maintain category guidance documents for procurement colleagues and business users
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders, challenge demand and specifications, and manage risk and CSR reviews
• Coach procurement colleagues, provide professional development, manage a shared Associate Category Manager and track budget spend

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (Business or Life Sciences preferred); post-graduate business qualification preferred
• 8+ years of strategic and operational procurement experience, including category management and strategic sourcing
• 8+ years of business experience in a regulated industry such as diagnostics, with knowledge of legal and quality risks
• Deep knowledge of the semiconductor market, including foundry vs. fabless dynamics, wafer supply chains, microcontrollers and allocation strategies
• Proven financial acumen, including total cost of ownership and cost modeling
• Strong communication, project management and change management skills, with leadership of global cross-functional teams
• Business-level English and willingness to travel up to 30% domestically and internationally

Required skills

• Enterprise systems, P2P tools and procurement systems for sourcing events and contract negotiations (e.g. eSourcing, eAuction)
• Advanced knowledge of AI applications and digital transformation of operations

What we offer

• Base pay range of $99,500 - $184,900 per year, depending on experience and qualifications
• Possible discretionary annual bonus and long-term incentive program participation
• Position based in Indianapolis, IN or Boston, MA, on-site, hybrid or fully remote