Senior Category Manager, Semiconductors

Senior Category Manager, Semiconductors

We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Category Manager, Semiconductors, to join our team in Andover MA, Hybrid. We are seeking highly motivated, collaborative, and forward-thinking talent with a strong enthusiasm for internal networking and driving partnerships with suppliers. This position is reported to the Global Semiconductor Category Director. As part of an international team of 20 procurement experts in semiconductors, you will be responsible for managing key strategic supplier relationships and defining the global strategy for Microcontrollers across the group.

What will you do?

• Align and Drive Procurement Strategy for FPGA and Connectivity
• Build the worldwide procurement strategy, including geopolitical considerations.
• Coordinate and execute strategic initiatives with suppliers, regions, and Business Units.
• Lead the annual LTSA (Long-Term Supply Agreement) process with regions.
• Drive resilience initiatives, including BCP (Business Continuity Plan) and alternative qualifications.
• This role requires approximately 20% travel
• Coordinate & Collaborate with Stakeholders
• Lead the multidisciplinary group, including Procurement, TSE, and CoE (Center of Excellence) for MCU, to support Schneider Electric's growth ambitions.
• Connect with Regional Category Managers (RCMs) to deploy the strategy and influence NPIs (New Product Introductions).
• Share and promote best practices across regions related to contracts, pricing matrices, cybersecurity, and sustainability requirements.
• Drive innovation in FPGA and connectivity.
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Directly manage up to two semiconductor suppliers and participate in global negotiations.
• Support regional purchasers in their negotiations (tools, arguments, etc.).
• Plan business reviews with suppliers and assign tasks to respective supplier leaders in each zone.
• Deploy supplier framework agreements and ensure adoption in NPIs

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $161,000- $184,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, XX days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or business (Master of Business Administration is a plus).
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience.
• Purchasing background with strong electronics knowledge.
• Proven experience in leading functional teams, networking, and collaborating at a multicultural level
• Solid electronic competencies.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong influencing and persuasion skills for decision alignment.
• Proven team player with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact and negotiate with key suppliers and Schneider executives on strategic contracts and services.
• Strong negotiation skills in a complex and dynamic environment.
• Experience in hardware finished goods procurement.
• Proven track record managing electronic technology suppliers.
• Demonstrated success in negotiations and supplier relationship management.

We know skills and competencies show up in many ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.

What's in it for me? Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees, including: Flexible work arrangements, Paid family leave, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and much more!

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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