Lead Category Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Works with stakeholders to address all aspects of procurement management for assigned commodity, including pricing, procurement support, supplier management, supply-base strategy, market trends assessment, etc. Strategic Planning and Project: Develop and implement strategies to achieve organizational objectives, managing strategic projects and timelines efficiently. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with other departments, stakeholders, and external partners to facilitate projects, drive initiatives, and resolve issues. Creates, leads and implements global commodity strategies: Work with business stakeholders (engineering, quality, finance, planning, materials and operations), facilitate commodity communications, including commodity councils, strategies, market and landscape updates, creates and implements global commodity strategies. Negotiations: Lead on contract & price negotiations, competitive analysis & should cost to reduce total cost of ownership and increase supplier value Problem-Solving: Identify, analyze, and address challenges and obstacles, often involving complex or highly technical issues. Set up “should cost” study and lead negotiation with suppliers to achieve yearly cost reduction. Establish, implement, and administer system and process to evaluate, monitor, report and manage supplier performance and improvement (incl. QBR’s). Monitor commodity market trends, effectively reflect market dynamic in terms of supply, cost, etc. Identify potential sources or suppliers in business manner. Identify, develop and manage relationships with existing and potential suppliers to meet the established cost, quality and delivery targets. Collaborate with NPI, Engineering, Quality and Operations to effectively manage NPI procurement related activities. Required: Bachelor degree or above with any relevant field. At least 8 years+ procurement related experience. In-depth knowledge on Semiconductor or Mechanical Supply Chain Proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment. Self-motivated and self-directed, but demonstrated ability to work well with people. Proven desire to work as a team member, both on the same team and outside of the team. Ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems. Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. Influential and persuasive relationships with senior / executive management internally and with suppliers Skills: Good computer skill on Office software (PPT, Excel, Word). Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution. Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Sandisk has received reports of scams where a payment is requested on Sandisk’s behalf as a condition for receiving an offer of employment. Please be aware that Sandisk and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to Sandisk Ethics Helpline or email . Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape. Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality. Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.