Senior Category Manager, IT
Beaverton
Friday, 01 May 2026
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, SO - Ws 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.