Global Semiconductor Category Manager (Hybrid/Remote)

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche in the United States seeks a Global Category Manager for Semiconductors to own strategy development, manage silicon foundries, and lead worldwide supplier engagements for uninterrupted medical systems supply.

You will coordinate with cross‑functional teams, negotiate with tier‑1 suppliers, and drive value through ecosystem development, risk management, and continuous improvement. 8+ years in strategic procurement and strong English fluency are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Business or Life Sciences preferred.
• 8+ years of strategic and operational procurement experience with category management.
• Experience in a regulated industry such as Diagnostics and familiarity with legal/quality risks.
• Deep knowledge of semiconductor market, foundry vs fabless dynamics, supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Develop a formal global Category Strategy and initiative pipeline.
• Lead high-value commercial and contractual negotiations for strategic suppliers.
• Manage key global suppliers and supplier development programs.
• Develop category guidance documents for procurement colleagues and business users.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and manage risk/CSR reviews.

Skills

Global category leadership

Strategic procurement

Negotiation

Supplier management

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Post-graduate qualification

Tools

eSourcing

eAuction

P2P systems

Job description

Roche in the United States seeks a Global Category Manager for Semiconductors to own strategy development, manage silicon foundries, and lead worldwide supplier engagements for uninterrupted medical systems supply.

You will coordinate with cross‑functional teams, negotiate with tier‑1 suppliers, and drive value through ecosystem development, risk management, and continuous improvement. 8+ years in strategic procurement and strong English fluency are required.