Senior Category Manager

SanDisk; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk is seeking a Senior Category Manager to own end-to-end MRO category management in a semiconductor manufacturing environment. You will lead sourcing, supplier selection, contract management, and cost optimization to ensure equipment uptime and continuity of operations.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Planning, Finance, Quality, and Legal to align procurement activities with business objectives.

Qualifications

• BS Degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in commodity management and procurement.
• Subject matter expertise in sourcing & contracting tools like SAP or Oracle Cloud.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications: Excel including V-Look Up, Pivot Tables, Word, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for MRO categories including spare parts, maintenance services, industrial supplies, manufacturing consumables, and fabrication items.
• Lead RFQ/RFP activities and supplier selection processes with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Establish and manage supplier agreements, contracts, and commercial terms.
• Monitor category spend, conduct market benchmarking, and drive cost reduction and value improvement.
• Manage supplier relationships focusing on service performance, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity.
• Lead supplier escalations involving shortages, service issues, delays, or warranty claims.
• Develop mitigation, recovery, and business continuity plans to minimize risks.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Planning, Finance, Quality, and Legal to support uptime.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and drive corrective actions and improvements.
• Monitor market trends to identify sourcing opportunities and alternative supply solutions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and ISO standards.
• Support Business Continuity Management and crisis response.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Independent work

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS Degree in Business/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Oracle Cloud

Job description

The Senior Category Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management and ownership of Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) categories supporting semiconductor manufacturing operations. The category portfolio includes equipment spare parts, maintenance services, industrial supplies, production consumables, fabrication items, equipment support services, and other indirect materials and services required to support manufacturing operations. The scope of this position covers all aspects of category management, including sourcing strategy execution, supplier selection and management, contract management, supplier consolidation, cost optimization, risk mitigation, supply continuity, and supplier escalation management. The Category Manager will collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Planning, Finance, Quality, and Legal teams and act as a procurement partner to ensure alignment with business objectives, operational requirements, and manufacturing continuity. This role plays a critical role in ensuring the availability of materials, spare parts, services, and supplier support required to maintain equipment uptime, operational excellence, and business continuity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for MRO categories, including spare parts, maintenance services, industrial supplies, manufacturing consumables, and fabrication items.
• Lead RFQ/RFP activities and supplier selection processes in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Establish and manage supplier agreements, contracts, and commercial terms to support business and operational requirements.
• Monitor category spend, conduct market benchmarking, and drive cost reduction, cost avoidance, and value improvement initiatives.
• Manage supplier relationships with a focus on service performance, cost competitiveness, supply continuity, and risk management.
• Lead supplier escalations involving spare parts shortages, service support issues, delivery delays, warranty claims, and manufacturing-critical operational disruptions.
• Develop and implement mitigation, recovery, and business continuity plans to minimize operational and supply chain risks.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Planning, Finance, Quality, and Legal teams to support manufacturing uptime and operational readiness.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry developments to identify sourcing opportunities and alternative supply solutions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, Ethics & Compliance, Trade Compliance, IMS, BCMS, and applicable ISO standards.
• Support Business Continuity Management (BCM) activities and crisis response initiatives to ensure minimal business disruption.

Qualifications REQUIRED:

• BS Degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in commodity management and procurement.
• Subject matter expertise in sourcing & contracting tools like SAP or Oracle Cloud.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications: Excel including excel (V-Look Up, Pivot Tables), Word, PowerPoint.

PREFERRED:

• Prior experience in commodity management of Indirect materials.
• Good understanding of Supplier base that provide Indirect solutions to Semiconductor or Electronics companies.

SKILLS:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management capabilities.
• Ability to manage supplier escalations and drive issue resolution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Notice to Candidates

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Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape. We meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation,

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape. We meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation,

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