Senior Category Manager, Indirect Materials & Services
Core
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect materials and services including test/lab equipment, engineering contracting, and technical services to support innovation and operational excellence.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Indirect Procurement)
Builds
Reliable, cost-effective supply base for engineering, R&D, and corporate operations
Domain
Semiconductor / Technology / Engineering Services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, spend analysis, total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization, supplier consolidation, lifecycle management
Preferred skills
sourcing test and lab equipment, managing contingent labor, TCO methodologies, category management frameworks
Technologies
RFI/RFP platforms, contract lifecycle management systems, spend analysis tools
Responsibilities
Lead RFIs, RFPs, supplier selection, negotiations, and contract execution; Analyze spend and market trends to identify cost savings and risk mitigation; Conduct supplier business reviews and performance monitoring; Partner with engineering teams to source specialized technical resources and services; Track and report savings and value creation initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
