Category Manager (semiconductor)
Company: Zebra Technologies Corporation
Location: Holtsville
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Remote Work: YesOverview: At Zebra, we extend the edge of
possibility by shaping the future of work on the front
line-reinventing how businesses run and moving society forward. We
are a community of changemakers, innovators and doers who come
together to deliver a performance edge to the front line of
business. We develop new technologies and create new solutions with
partners to help organizations act with greater visibility,
connectivity, and intelligence-delivering better experiences for
workers and those they serve. Being a part of Zebra means being
seen, heard, valued, and respected as you define your path to a
fulfilling career. Here, you'll have opportunities to learn and
lead at a leading company, and you can channel your skills towards
causes that you and the Zebra community care about, locally, and
globally. Together, we've only begun to define the edge of what's
possible-for our people, our customers, and the world.The ideal
candidate for this individual contributor role will possesses deep
semiconductor category expertise, a demonstrated project management
efficiency and effectiveness for complex regional to global
projects, exhibits leadership qualities and characteristics, and
will be an agent of change for the Procurement organization. More
specifically, as the Specialist Advisor you will apply your
multilayered and deep semiconductor category experience by working
closely with the business stakeholders and engineering to identify,
define and execute key projects that support defined business goals
and objectives over a 12-36-month horizon. In addition, you will
handle a limited number of complex regional to global projects,
support the entire source to contract process, including
facilitating supplier management reviews and senior leadership
relationship management.Come join us!Ideal candidate will live
within a communtable distance to: Lincolnshire, IL, Holtsville, NY,
Austin, TX, San Jose, CA, Sacremento, CA, or San Diego,
CA.Responsibilities:Inspires trust and confidence with executive
leadership.Engages with management team and stakeholder team
members to drive strategic initiatives effectively balancing the
RFx process and the TCO evaluation of suppliers against the
business stakeholder's requirements and supplier preferences.
Recognized as a company expert within his/her field.Manages full
sourcing process for complex projects- inclusive of supply market
analysis, leverage spend, establishing business requirements,
driving requirements, negotiating SOWs, contract terms, executing
and monitoring complex contracts, conducting and monitoring
supplier business reviews.Independently collaborates with key
stakeholders to develop annual category management plan that
incorporates the stakeholder's strategy, goals, challenges,
constraints and objectives with a 1 to 3- year time horizon - key
outputs included but not limited to spend breakdown, strategic
sourcing pipeline, process improvements, supplier rationalizations,
targeted supplier business reviews, sourcing levers, etc.Performs
total cost of ownership evaluations, perform supply-market research
and conduct pricing audits, and impact analysis for the pursuit of
continuous cost improvements.Works collaboratively with suppliers
and stakeholders to identify and execute continuous cost
improvement programs and resolve complex strategic supplier
performance issues to ensure business satisfaction.Contributes to
measuring success, including savings, innovation related to process
improvements, improved delivery, cost modeling and simplified
processesMaintains a high level of product and industry awareness
to keep current on best practices, new suppliers, market trends,
etc.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree
required with a preference for Accounting/Finance, Business
Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related; MBA, CPSM is
a plus.Minimum 8+ years as a sourcing and procurement
professional.Intermediate to advanced level Excel skillsPreferred
Qualifications:Negotiation of Supply Agreements.Negotiation of Cost
Agreements both pricing, total cost and procurement terms.Executive
relationship development.Direct material sourcing strategy
development.Ability to simultaneously manage 4-7 complex projects,
leading all deliverables, analytics, negotiations and project
management details. These projects will span from a regional to
global scope and will support business functions goals and/or the
company's strategic priorities. Additionally, these projects will
impact single to multiple functions and involve small to medium
sized project teams representing one to multiple business
areasAbility to maintain accountability, delivering against
timelines, building relationships and becoming a trusted advisor
with business stakeholders, executive management, engineering and
suppliers.MBA, CPSM is a plusProficiency in MS suite of products
(Excel, PowerPoint, etc) ProficiencyOracle iProcurement, Oracle
Agile, and SpendHQ (or similar programs).PowerBIDemonstrated
experience in the following areas:Strategic SourcingStakeholder
ManagementProject ManagementSpend AnalyticsSupplier Management
-Contract ComplianceStrategic Collaboration Management -Executive
PresentationLeadership skillsProject Management skillsTravel
Requirements: 5-10% domestically and telework approximately three
days in office, 2 days remoteZebra is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and
inclusive workplace All qualified candidates will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national
origin, disability and protected veteran status or any other basis
prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and
need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at
workplace.accommodations@zebra.com. We will ensure that individuals
with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to
participate in the job application or interview process, to perform
crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges
of employment.Know Your Rights: Conozca sus Derechos: We will
ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable
accommodation to participate in the job application or interview
process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other
benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request
accommodation.Zebra is a federal contractor and is committed to an
alcohol and drug free workplace. As a result, all U.S. based
employees are subject to the Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy
and Procedure.Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and
is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and
evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a
benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive - including
healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning
and development offerings. We offer community service days, in
addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental
leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings
depending on the country where you work.Salary: USD 92700.00 - USD
139100.00 YearlySalary offered will vary depending on your
location, job-related skills, knowledge, and
experience.Additionally, all Zebra roles are eligible for cash
incentive programs. For example, sales roles have additional
opportunity to earn substantial variable compensation tied to quota
achievement. In most other roles, the Zebra annual cash incentive
program links Company and individual performance together. Some
roles may also be eligible for long-term incentive equity awards.To
protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent
activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please
be aware our recruiters will always connect with you via @zebra.com
email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our
applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying
information through that system. Our Talent Acquisition team will
not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via
e-mail or outside of the system. You can always verify the validity
of a job posting or recruiter interaction by contacting us at
HRServiceCenter@zebra.com If you are a victim of identity theft
contact your local police department.
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