Indirect Category Supplier Manager
Core
Primary category point of contact for supplier interactions, performance management, and negotiations for indirect spend categories.
Role type
Senior IC indirect category supplier manager
Builds
Supply base optimization, cost reduction initiatives, and contract strategies for indirect spend
Domain
Semiconductor industry / Strategic sourcing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, RFx process leadership, market intelligence analysis, supplier governance, cost modeling
Preferred skills
AI-enabled tool utilization, leading RFx processes across indirect spend categories in North America
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end supplier relationship management including performance management and issue resolution; Act as regional category lead aligning demand and sourcing strategies; Lead commercial supplier qualification and onboarding; Translate market intelligence into actionable insights and build cost models; Lead RFx and sourcing events; Define and implement contract strategies; Establish data-driven view of supplier performance and drive improvement plans
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC