Front-End Fab Category Manager

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility across technical, operational, commercial, and leadership audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to use logic, data analysis, and project management discipline to solve complex business problems.
• Proven track record of execution, ownership, and delivering measurable results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, align stakeholders, and drive decisions in a changing business environment.
• Key Skills and Attributes Curiosity and comfort working in a technically complex semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and influencing skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Sound judgment, urgency, and the ability to communicate risks and recommendations clearly.
• Preferred Qualifications 10+ years of experience in fab equipment maintenance, semiconductor capital equipment sourcing, supplier management, or buying/selling front-end equipment and services.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience preferred.
• Experience with semiconductor front-end tools and major OEM equipment suppliers.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies, negotiating supplier agreements, or supporting manufacturing operations in a high-reliability environment.
• 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.
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• Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $95,600 to $131,450.
• 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.
• Benefits for the position includes 10 paid holidays per year, paid vacation starting at 136 hours per year for full-time employees (prorated for part-time employees), and paid sick time that exceeds the requirements of the Washington State Sick Leave law.