Category Manager Procurement

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Your role Key responsibilities in your new role
- Define category strategies for backend factory and warehouse automation equipment, including sourcing approaches, supplier landscape analysis, technology roadmaps, and cost competitiveness
- Lead sourcing activities and supplier selection through RFQ/RFP processes, commercial evaluations, benchmarking, negotiations, and award recommendations
- Manage strategic automation suppliers , overseeing commercial performance, capacity, delivery, quality, technology capabilities, and long-term competitiveness
- Drive cost reduction and productivity improvements through price negotiations, should-cost analysis, value engineering, standardization, and design-to-cost initiatives
- Support automation technology roadmaps by collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and suppliers to identify and implement suitable automation solutions
- Develop supplier and sourcing roadmaps to ensure adequate supplier capabilities for future technology, capacity, and manufacturing requirements
- Mitigate supply and capacity risks , including single-source dependencies, supplier bottlenecks, extended lead times, business continuity concerns, and alternative source development
- Lead commercial negotiations covering equipment pricing, volume agreements, service and support packages, spare parts, warranties, payment terms, and contractual conditions
- Coordinate sourcing activities for capital equipment investments related to automation projects, capacity expansions, factory upgrades, and equipment replacements
- Drive supplier localization and dual-sourcing strategies , where commercially and technically feasible, to enhance supply chain resilience and optimize total cost
- Manage Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) , considering equipment acquisition costs, installation, maintenance, spare parts, service support, productivity, lifecycle costs, and obsolescence risks
- Monitor and report category KPIs , including cost savings, cost avoidance, supplier performance, sourcing progress, risk mitigation, payment terms, and sourcing coverage
- Manage contracts and commercial governance to ensure pricing, terms and conditions, responsibilities, intellectual property (IP), confidentiality requirements, and supplier obligations are clearly defined and enforced
- Lead supplier business reviews and manage escalations related to commercial, delivery, capacity, quality, or support issues
- Conduct market intelligence and benchmarking activities to monitor automation technology trends, supplier capabilities, cost developments, and emerging industry alternatives
- Collaborate closely with Equipment Engineering , Automation, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, Legal, and Operations teams to balance technical requirements with commercial objectives
- Support new equipment qualification and supplier development initiatives , particularly for new suppliers and alternative automation solutions
- Manage stakeholder demand and sourcing pipelines , consolidating requirements where appropriate to improve purchasing leverage and prevent fragmented sourcing activities
- Establish category governance frameworks and preferred supplier programs , including sourcing policies, supplier segmentation, negotiation strategies, and standardized commercial terms
- Own strategic supplier relationships at the category level and serve as the primary Procurement focal point for key automation suppliers and major commercial escalations

Your profile Qualifications and skills to help you succeed
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field
- MBA or professional qualification in Procurement/Supply Chain is an advantage
- 8-15 years of experience in procurement, category management, equipment sourcing, automation, or semiconductor manufacturing
- Minimum 5 years' experience managing capital equipment and automation suppliers
- Experience in semiconductor backend , assembly, and test manufacturing is highly preferred
- Strong knowledge of factory automation, semiconductor equipment, robotics, material handling systems, vision inspection, and smart manufacturing
- Proven experience in category strategy development, supplier management, RFQ/RFP processes, competitive sourcing, and commercial negotiations
- Strong understanding of Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), cost modeling, should-cost analysis, benchmarking, and cost reduction strategies
- Ability to evaluate technical requirements and translate them into commercial and sourcing decisions
- Experience managing strategic suppliers and conducting supplier performance reviews
- Strong negotiation, influencing, and relationship management skills
- Ability to work effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, Finance, and Legal teams
- Proven track record in developing alternative sourcing strategies, mitigating supply risks, and managing supplier escalations
- Experience managing regional and global suppliers is an advantage
- Comfortable working in a cross-cultural environment and leading international negotiations
- Willingness to travel to supplier and manufacturing sites as required

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