Category Manager

Analog Devices, Inc.; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 95,600 - 131,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Camas, WA is hiring a Category Manager for Site Purchasing to drive category strategy and supplier selection across facilities.

You will collaborate with engineering and operations, manage RFPs, negotiate contracts, and monitor supplier performance to meet spend targets while ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or Industrial Engineering.
• 3-5 years of procurement experience; facilities focus preferred.
• Technical background a plus and familiarity with Service Agreements and SOWs.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills; proven supplier management experience.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and communicate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Understand internal stakeholder needs and future spend for the Facilities category.
• Develop category strategy and leverage spend across functions.
• Coordinate with global engineering, facilities, and other units to meet delivery and cost targets.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships; monitor performance and risk.
• Lead supplier negotiations, RFP/RFQ processes, and contract management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Supplier management

SAP or Oracle (MRP)

Financial acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/MS in Supply Chain/Business/Industrial Eng

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

## Category Manager Site PurchasingApplylocations: US, WA, Camastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R263588**About Analog Devices**Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.The ideal candidate will contribute to the Procurement organization by applying strong analytical skills, a structured approach to category management, and market knowledge to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve supplier performance, and optimize spend within the Facilities category.**Job Duties:*** Understanding needs and requirements of internal stakeholders on current and future spend for a given category/categories* Partnering with internal stakeholders to define and develop category strategy, and approach to leveraging spend across the functional organizations* Coordinating with global engineering, facilities and other functional organizations to ensure on time delivery, cost expectations and inventory targets* Developing and managing supplier relationships, metrics and performance* Providing market intelligence* Leading supplier negotiations including RFP/RFQ processes, contract management, and long-term strategic negotiations to obtain maximum value proposition and meeting savings targets* Recognizing and understanding supply risk to the organization, work with suppliers and internal stakeholder to resolve or suggest alternative solutions**Requirements:*** BS/MS degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or Industrial Engineering* 3-5 years of relevant experience within a procurement function (primary needs are currently in the Facilities space)* Technical background a plus* Familiarity with Service Agreements, SOWs and other general legal terms* Strong analytical/negotiation skills and proven track record in Supplier Management and negotiations* Good problem solving and analytical skills with ability to handle multiple tasks at once and switch between strategic and detail-oriented thinking* Flexibility to adapt to dynamic and rapidly changing environments* Effective Communicator with the ability to work in a team environment and build strong relationships internally including cross functional and cross site collaboration* Commitment to learn and develop new skills* Understanding of cost modeling and business financial acumen preferred* Experience with SAP or Oracle as MRP system preferred* Strong IT skills. High Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint required.* Experience in the Semiconductor industry is a plus*For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.**Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.**EEO is the Law: Notice of Applicant Rights Under the Law.*Job Req Type: ExperiencedRequired Travel: Yes, 10% of the timeShift Type: 1st Shift/DaysThe expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $95,600 to $131,450.* Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.* This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors* This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, **holidays, and sick time**, and other benefits.* Benefits for the position includes 10 paid holidays per year, paid vacation starting at 136 hours per year for full-time employees (prorated for part-time employees), and paid sick time that exceeds the requirements of the Washington State Sick Leave law.