Sr. Capital Category Supplier Manager II

Develop and implement Category Strategy for Capital Equipment Perform Market analysis including supplier landscape, capabilities, and technology roadmaps Participate in supplier segmentation and strategic goal setting to improve value such as high revenue, spend reduction, purchasing efficiency, customer services, and supplier management Facilitate co-development activities and collaboration with suppliers Implement processes to manage partner well-being with key suppliers Provide market intelligence and category price trends to relevant internal partners Build and negotiate supplier contracts in assigned categories, monitoring and implementing terms to improve cost performance and drive successful business engagement. Develop and maintain expertise in the assigned spending categories through relationships with key partners Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Procurement and Engineering A bachelor's degree in engineering business Communication and presentation skills Proficiency in Probe and Test Processes and Capital Procurement Experienced in a Category Management role, preferably in the semiconductor or high-tech industry Demonstrate experience in Strategic Sourcing Strong in Negotiation and Communication skills Certified Purchasing Manager or CPSN Certification