Sr Category Supplier Manager II

Facilitate Technical Collaboration with Collaborators Facilitate co-development activities, and technical roadmap collaboration with suppliers Coordinate with supplier safety issues (e.g. process hazards, maintenance procedures) Provide category-level analysis to influence sourcing decisions and ensure supplier meets the needs of customer, including Total Cost of Ownership, quality, performance and delivery requirements Initiate and negotiate contracts to completion for new suppliers Apply should / could cost modeling and other analytical techniques to drive negotiation process Ensure all new business awards and opportunities are coordinated to bring to bear global business volume Participate in supplier segmentation and strategic goal setting Provide market intelligence and price trends to relevant internal collaborators on a disciplined schedule Ensure Supplier Performance Management Assist Supplier Managers in relaying site-specific priorities to supplier Collaborate internally to drive and develop key performance measures/metrics and monitor supplier performance against these expectations to ensure continuous supplier improvement Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline. Minimum 5 years of experience within semiconductor manufacturing environments! 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, or category management, preferably for capital equipment or complex technical commodities! Demonstrated ability to work effectively across cross‑functional teams, with strong interpersonal, communication, and collaborator management skills. Proven strength in complex problem‑solving, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and drive resolution in challenging situations. Demonstrated and shown negotiation capabilities, with a strong background in supplier relationship management, including commercial negotiations, performance management, and long‑term strategic partnership development.