About the role
AI summarisedThe Sr. Strategic Category Analyst II leads strategic sourcing initiatives for key commodity categories within the semiconductor supply chain. This role involves analyzing market trends, supplier performance, and total cost of ownership to drive cost savings and supply chain resilience. The analyst collaborates with engineering, finance, and operations teams to develop and execute category strategies that align with business objectives.
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute category strategies for assigned commodity groups to optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity
- Conduct in-depth market and supplier analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Lead supplier selection, evaluation, and negotiation processes for strategic suppliers
- Perform total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis and cost modeling to support sourcing decisions
- Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing teams to align sourcing with technical requirements
- Monitor supplier performance using scorecards and drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Manage contract lifecycle including drafting, negotiation, and compliance tracking
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through dual-sourcing, inventory strategies, and contingency planning
- Prepare and present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders and leadership
- Support annual planning and budgeting processes with data-driven category forecasts
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Engineering, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement
- Proven experience managing complex supplier relationships in semiconductor or electronics manufacturing
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and spend analysis methodologies
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) for procurement and supplier management
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts and drive cost savings in high-volume commodity categories
- Knowledge of semiconductor supply chain dynamics, including wafer, materials, and equipment markets
- Experience conducting market intelligence and supplier capability assessments
- Strong communication and presentation skills for influencing cross-functional stakeholders
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with global suppliers
- Experience with risk management and business continuity planning in supply chain
- Familiarity with ESG and sustainability considerations in supplier selection
- Proficiency in financial modeling and cost-benefit analysis
- Certification such as CPSM, CSCP, or Six Sigma is preferred