Sr Category Supplier Manager I

Supplier & Site Management - Lead site supplier performance, relationship management, and own procurement processes for designated areas and accounts. Category Management & Strategic Sourcing - Recommend resource levels across sourcing categories and projects, monitor supplier performance and analyze sourcing trends, and participate in supplier segmentation and strategic goal setting. Cost Analysis - Identify and evaluate categories-specific savings and revenue opportunities and drive savings and scorecard metric targets. Cost Management - Support cost validation, bid leveling, contract administration, and change order management. Business Partnering & Cross-Functional Collaboration - Collaborate across functions to solve issues and represent Procurement while maintaining expertise in assigned spend categories. Reporting & Change Management - Conduct contractor prequalification and market trend analysis, and coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing and engineering. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Supply Chain, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in construction procurement, estimating, quantity surveying, preconstruction services, budgeting, or cost control. Strong written, verbal, and presentation interpersonal skills. Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing and category management. Master's degree in a relevant field. Experience in the semiconductor or high-tech industry. Proficiency in cost modeling, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management. Strong emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, and customer-centric approach.