Job DescriptionWe are looking for a highly motivated Procurement Category Manager to lead sourcing and supplier strategy across key logistics categories, including Ground Transportation, Warehousing, and Customs-related services.
In this role, you will manage an annual spend of approximately $6M and play a critical role in optimizing cost, service, and risk across our logistics network. Success in this role requires a highly collaborative approach, with the ability to build strong, trust-based relationships across stakeholders and suppliers in a fast-paced, global environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own and lead the category strategy for assigned Logistics categories (Ground Transportation, Customs-related service and Warehousing), including sourcing strategy development, execution, and ongoing optimization in alignment with business objectives, while supporting other logistics scopes as needed.
- Plan, lead, and execute end-to-end sourcing activities for the assigned categories, including RFx development, supplier engagement, bid analysis, negotiations, and award recommendations using eSourcing tools (e.g. Keelvar)
- Analyze spend data, business requirements, and external market conditions to define sourcing strategies, identify savings and value opportunities, and mitigate supply and service risks within the assigned scope.
- Own supplier performance and category KPIs and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.
- Lead commercial contract negotiations within approved frameworks in close collaboration with the Legal team.
- Act as the primary procurement point of contact for internal stakeholders for the assigned categories.
- Partner closely with Logistics Operations, Accounts Payable, Legal, and other cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution and compliance.
- Lead supplier relationship management including supplier selection, qualification, governance, and performance management.
- Prepare and lead quarterly and bi-annual business reviews and supplier scorecards.
- Manage ad-hoc initiatives such as spot sourcing, exception handling, and urgent operational needs.
- Track and communicate category performance, risks, and market developments to management.
- Identify and implement process improvements within category sourcing and execution.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree preferred; Master's degree a plus.
- 3-5 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Logistics-related roles.
- Experience leading RFx events and supplier negotiations for Logistics services.
- Experience using eSourcing tools preferred.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Ability to manage a defined category end-to-end with limited guidance, demonstrating increasing independence
- Solid negotiation and analytical skills for logistics procurement.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Self-motivated, accountable, and results oriented.
Compensation & Benefits Details- An employee's pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
- The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
- You will be eligible to participate in Sandisk's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Sandisk's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan.
- Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
