Senior Category Manager, IT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision and dental coverage

401k

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick time

Other benefits

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Wilmington, MA is seeking an IT/IS Category Manager to join the Indirect Procurement team. You will drive spend strategy, manage supplier relationships, and lead RFP/RFQ processes to meet savings targets.

The role requires a BS/MS in SCM or related field with 3–5 years in IT/IS procurement, strong analytics, and experience with SAP or Oracle MRP systems. Collaboration across global units is essential.

Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or Industrial Engineering.
• 3-5 years IT/IS procurement experience.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills; supplier management experience.
• Familiarity with SAP or Oracle as MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Understand internal stakeholder needs for IT/IS spend.
• Define category strategy and leverage spend across units.
• Manage supplier relationships, metrics, and performance.
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS/MS degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

ADI’s global procurement organization is expanding to support ADIs large and rapid growth in an ever growing and important industry. ADI is looking for an IT/IS Category Manager to join the Indirect Procurement team based in Wilmington, MA and become an integral part of this critical ADI function. Indirect Procurement covers all items from Marketing/Events, IT/IS, Automated Test Equipment, Contingent Workers, HR, Consulting, EDA and other key functions. This individual will have global responsibility for a significant and critical pool of spend with exposure to all of our end markets including: industrial, automotive, aerospace & defense, digital healthcare, consumer, and emerging businesses.

Context on the role: The ideal individual will bring definitive value to the Procurement organization via analytical rigor, structured methodology to existing and new spend, market knowledge and spend leverage.

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

Requirements

• 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

Why you will like working at ADI

We place great value on individual judgment. We allow our employees the freedom to explore new ideas and the autonomy to determine how to best achieve business goals and objectives. We emphasize professional development and mentoring. Above all, we recognize that the personal goals of our employees and the company’s goals are closely related and must support each other.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process. Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group. EEO is the Law: Notice of Applicant Rights Under the Law.

Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $95,600 to $131,450. Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors. This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.

• medical
• vision and dental coverage
• 401k
• paid vacation
• holidays
• sick time
• other benefits

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X. Come join ADI – a place where Innovation meets Impact. For more than 55 years, Analog Devices has been inventing new breakthrough technologies that transform lives. At ADI you will work alongside the brightest minds to collaborate on solving complex problems that matter from autonomous vehicles, drones and factories to augmented reality and remote healthcare. ADI foster a culture that focuses on employees through beneficial programs, aligned goals, continuous learning opportunities, and practices that create a more sustainable future.