About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) 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™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

ADI’s global procurement organization is expanding to support ADIs large and rapid growth in an ever growing and important industry. ADI is looking for an IT/IS Category Manager to join the Indirect Procurement team based in Wilmington, MA and become an integral part of this critical ADI function. Indirect Procurement covers all items from Marketing/Events, IT/IS, Automated Test Equipment, Contingent Workers, HR, Consulting, EDA and other key functions. This individual will have global responsibility for a significant and critical pool of spend with exposure to all of our end markets including: industrial, automotive, aerospace & defense, digital healthcare, consumer, and emerging businesses. 

Context on the role:

The ideal 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 the IT/IS category

• Partnering with internal stakeholders to define category strategy, and approach to leveraging spend across the functional organizations 

• Coordinating with all business units, business owners 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. 

Requirements*:

• BS/MS degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or Industrial Engineering

• 3-5 years of relevant experience within the IT/IS field

• Technical background a plus

• Familiarity with Service Agreements, SOWs and general legal terms

• 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

• 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

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.

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• Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.

• This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.

• This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.