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 include:
Job Duties:- 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
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.
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.
- This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.
