Category Manager India Facilities

About Analog Devices Analog Devices Inc NASDAQ 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 TM Learn more at and on and ADI s global procurement organization is expanding as we continue to evolve into a global centralized procurement organization ADI is looking for a Procurement Category Manager to support our Facilities team based in Bangalore India with a focus on APAC regional operations and India-specific compliance to join the team as an integral part of this change This individual will have regional responsibility for a significant and critical pool of spend supporting and with exposure to all of our end markets including industrial automotive digital healthcare and high-end consumer power management markets Context on the role 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 a given category ies Partnering with internal stakeholders to define and develop category strategy and approach to leveraging spend across the functional organizations Coordinating with global engineering facilities 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 Ensure procurement activities comply with Indian regulatory standards including GST labor laws and environmental regulations relevant to facilities operations Requirements BS MS degree in Supply Chain Management Business or Industrial Engineering 3-5 years of relevant experience within a procurement or Supply Chain function 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 Strong communication skills in English and Hindi or relevant regional language to effectively engage with local suppliers and cross-functional teams 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 Familiarity with India s vendor landscape including local sourcing practices vendor qualification processes and government-mandated procurement norms 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 Job Req Type Experienced Required Travel Yes 10 of the time Shift Type 1st Shift Days