Semiconductor Category Manager - Remote

Roche

Indianapolis (IN)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 185,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Roche seeks a Global Category Manager for Semiconductors in the US to own strategy, manage silicon foundries and suppliers, and drive initiatives that secure supply continuity. You will lead cross‑functional teams across procurement, delivery, and finance to deliver long‑term value.

With 8+ years in strategic procurement and deep semiconductor market knowledge, you will partner with senior stakeholders while navigating complex geopolitical risks. Remote/hybrid/onsite options are available.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree required (Business or Life Sciences focus preferred); a post‑graduate business‑related qualification is preferred.
Experience: 8+ years of in‑depth strategic and operational procurement experience with extensive knowledge of category management and advanced strategic sourcing.
Regulated Industry: 8+ years of overall business experience, working within a regulated industry like Diagnostics with familiarity of relevant legal and quality risks.
Market Expertise: Deep subject matter knowledge of the semiconductor market, including foundry vs. fabless manufacturing dynamics, silicon wafer supply chains, microcontrollers, global allocation strategies, and semiconductor‑specific risk‑mitigation frameworks
Systems & Analytics: Expert proficiency in navigating enterprise systems, P2P tools, and procurement systems for sourcing events and contract negotiations (e.g., eSourcing, eAuction).
AI & Digitalization: Advanced knowledge in AI application and a strong affinity to explore AI‑driven solutions broadly, particularly regarding the digital transformation of operations (Digital 2.0 / Industry 4.0)
Financial Acumen: Proven financial and business acumen, with grounding in total cost of ownership (TCO) and cost modeling.
Leadership & Change: Strong communication, project management, and change management skills with a demonstrated ability to lead global cross‑functional teams in a fluid environment.
Languages: Business‑level fluency in English is required.
Travel: High flexibility and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Annual Pipeline: Collating market intelligence, supplier data, and business requirements to formulate a formalized, global Category Strategy and initiative pipeline, to be aligned with leaders across the organization.
Commercial Negotiations: Leading high‑value commercial and contractual negotiations for strategic suppliers within the category
Supplier Ecosystems: Managing key global suppliers, establishing development and innovation programs, monitoring value targets, and managing supplier risks
Guidance & Content: Developing and maintaining category guidance documents to translate strategy into clear, executable content for procurement colleagues and business users
Business Partnering: Building deep relationships with senior stakeholders, challenging demand/specifications to maximize value, and managing risk/CSR reviews
Team & Budget Oversight: Coaching procurement colleagues, providing professional development, managing a shared Associate Category Manager within the team, and tracking budget spend