Global Foundry Category Leader: Strategy & Supply

Sandisk; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk is seeking a Sr. Lead Global Category Manager - Foundry in Milpitas, CA to define and execute global sourcing strategies for foundry semiconductor commodities.

You will lead strategic supplier engagement, develop category roadmaps, and drive sourcing decisions with cross-functional teams. The role focuses on ensuring long-term supply continuity, technology leadership, and risk mitigation, while negotiating strategic agreements and managing supplier relationships at the executive level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or related field.
• 10+ years in semiconductor sourcing or procurement.
• Strong analytical, financial and risk management abilities.
• Experience managing executive-level supplier relationships and complex negotiations.
• Understanding of foundry ecosystems and supply continuity.

Responsibilities

• Develop multi-year category strategies aligned with product roadmaps and demand.
• Lead category business reviews and provide executive supply outlook updates.
• Own long-term supply continuity planning for assigned semiconductor categories.
• Lead supplier negotiations including long-term capacity commitments and pricing.
• Drive risk management, contingency planning and supplier diversification.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Finance, and Operations to secure supply solutions.

Skills

Category management

Executive relationships

Negotiation

Semiconductor know-how

Risk management

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree; MBA preferred

Job description

Sandisk is seeking a Sr. Lead Global Category Manager - Foundry in Milpitas, CA to define and execute global sourcing strategies for foundry semiconductor commodities.

You will lead strategic supplier engagement, develop category roadmaps, and drive sourcing decisions with cross-functional teams. The role focuses on ensuring long-term supply continuity, technology leadership, and risk mitigation, while negotiating strategic agreements and managing supplier relationships at the executive level.