Senior Category Manager, IT

About the role

Analog Devices, a global semiconductor company, is expanding its global procurement organization and is looking for an IT/IS Category Manager to join the Indirect Procurement team in Wilmington, MA. The role carries global responsibility for a significant and critical pool of spend, with exposure to industrial, automotive, aerospace & defense, digital healthcare, consumer and emerging markets.

Key responsibilities

• Understand the needs of internal stakeholders for current and future IT/IS spend
• Partner with stakeholders to define category strategy and how to leverage spend across functional organizations
• Coordinate with business units and owners to meet delivery schedules, cost expectations and inventory targets
• Manage supplier relationships, metrics and performance, and provide market intelligence
• Negotiate with suppliers, including RFP/RFQ processes, contract management and long-term strategic negotiations
• Identify supply risks and work with suppliers and stakeholders to find alternatives

Required profile

• BS/MS degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or Industrial Engineering
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in the IT/IS field; technical background a plus
• Experience in the semiconductor industry a plus
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and switch between strategic and detail-oriented thinking
• Team player with strong internal and cross-functional communication

Required skills

• High proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
• SAP or Oracle as MRP system preferred
• Familiarity with service agreements, SOWs and general legal terms
• Cost modeling and business financial acumen preferred

What we offer

• Expected wage range of $95,600 to $131,450, with a discretionary performance-based bonus
• Medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays and sick time
• Professional development and mentoring
• Export licensing review may apply for non-US citizens or permanent residents