Global IT/IS Category Lead

Analog Devices; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 95,600 - 131,450; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. seeks an IT/IS Category Manager to join the Indirect Procurement team in Beaverton, OR. You will drive spend strategy, lead supplier negotiations, and collaborate across business units to deliver savings and value while managing supplier relationships.

The role requires strong analytical capability, knowledge of IT/IS procurement, and experience with SAP/Oracle MRP systems. A technical background and semiconductor industry exposure are a plus.

Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or Industrial Engineering
• 3-5 years of relevant experience within the IT/IS field
• Technical background a plus
• Familiarity with Service Agreements, SOWs and 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 Semiconductor industry a plus

Responsibilities

• Understanding needs and requirements of internal stakeholders on current and future spend for the IT/IS category
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to define category strategy, and approach to leveraging spend across the functional organizations
• Coordinating with all business units, business owners 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

BS/MS in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MRP system

Job description

Analog Devices, Inc. seeks an IT/IS Category Manager to join the Indirect Procurement team in Beaverton, OR. You will drive spend strategy, lead supplier negotiations, and collaborate across business units to deliver savings and value while managing supplier relationships.

The role requires strong analytical capability, knowledge of IT/IS procurement, and experience with SAP/Oracle MRP systems. A technical background and semiconductor industry exposure are a plus.