Front-End Fab Category Lead - Strategy & Sourcing

1010 Analog Devices Inc.; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 96,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental coverage

401k

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Oregon is seeking a Front-End Fab Category Manager to drive sourcing strategies for fab equipment and services across multiple sites, partnering with engineering and operations to optimize safety, quality, output, resiliency, and cost.

You’ll lead supplier negotiations and translate complex requirements into actionable plans. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, ownership, and delivering measurable results in a high-value semiconductor environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across technical, operational, commercial, and leadership audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to use logic, data analysis, and project management discipline to solve complex business problems.
• Proven track record of execution, ownership, and delivering measurable results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, align stakeholders, and drive decisions in a changing business environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with equipment, process engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to identify sourcing options for capital equipment, services, spares, and supplier support.
• Build and execute category strategies that improve safety, quality, output, cost, risk mitigation, and long-term supply continuity.
• Lead commercial negotiations with semiconductor equipment and service suppliers, including pricing, terms, capacity, lead times, and service-level expectations.
• Translate technical and operational requirements into clear sourcing plans, supplier engagement strategies, and actionable business recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing concise updates, clear tradeoffs, and timely escalation when business risks emerge.
• Model high standards of ownership, accountability, collaboration, and professionalism while helping shape a positive team culture.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Project management

Stakeholder alignment

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Semiconductor tools

OEM equipment suppliers

Job description

Analog Devices, Inc. in Oregon is seeking a Front-End Fab Category Manager to drive sourcing strategies for fab equipment and services across multiple sites, partnering with engineering and operations to optimize safety, quality, output, resiliency, and cost.

You’ll lead supplier negotiations and translate complex requirements into actionable plans. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, ownership, and delivering measurable results in a high-value semiconductor environment.