Category Manager Procurement
Core
Define and execute category strategies for backend factory and warehouse automation equipment, managing the full supplier lifecycle from sourcing to contract governance.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Strategic supplier partnerships and automation technology roadmaps for manufacturing operations
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Required skills
Category strategy, RFQ/RFP management, supplier selection, commercial negotiation, cost reduction, supply risk mitigation, contract governance, market intelligence, stakeholder collaboration, supplier development
Preferred skills
MBA, professional procurement qualification, semiconductor manufacturing experience
Technologies
Automation equipment, ERP systems, sourcing platforms
Responsibilities
Define category strategies for automation equipment, lead sourcing activities and supplier selection, manage strategic supplier relationships, drive cost reduction and productivity improvements, support automation technology roadmaps, develop supplier roadmaps, mitigate supply and capacity risks, lead commercial negotiations, coordinate capital equipment sourcing, drive supplier localization, manage Total Cost of Ownership, monitor category KPIs, manage contracts and commercial governance, lead supplier business reviews, conduct market intelligence, collaborate with cross-functional teams, support new equipment qualification, manage stakeholder demand pipelines, establish category governance frameworks, own strategic supplier relationships
