Category Manager - Purchasing

What You'll Do

• Lead and conduct complex commercial and strategic negotiations for assigned commodities, ensuring optimal cost, quality, delivery, and risk outcomes for the company.
• Co‑develop sourcing and procurement requirements with internal customers from RFQ and conceptualization through PR‑to‑PO execution, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Own and lead the end‑to‑end supplier selection process, including evaluation, recommendation, and onboarding.
• Lead cross‑functional projects, collaborating with stakeholders from Engineering, Operations, Finance, Quality, and other functions.
• Perform data gathering, analysis, and interpretation to support strategic negotiations and sourcing decisions; conceptualize and present insights clearly.
• Maintain and regularly review the approved and qualified supplier base for assigned commodities.
• Ensure data integrity of supplier and material records, including pricing, currency, and master data accuracy.
• Partner with key stakeholders to develop and execute commodity strategies, translating strategy into actionable plans.
• Manage and drive supplier performance improvement, working with internal stakeholders to define KPIs, monitor results, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Develop clear, compelling presentation materials (PowerPoint, Excel, charts, dashboards) tailored to the objective and audience.
• Prepare procurement and performance reports as required.
• Ensure compliance with the company’s Quality Policy within the scope of responsibility.
• Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement, preferably in a manufacturing or technology environment.
• Strong background in supplier negotiations, RFQs, and supplier management.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and translate insights into strategy.
• Experience leading cross‑functional initiatives or projects.
• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Key Competencies Strategic and analytical mindset Strong negotiation and influencing skills Data‑driven decision making Project leadership and collaboration Clear and effective communication Attention to detail and data accuracy 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.
• 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.
• Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: No Shift Type: Normal Time (Philippines)