Sr. Lead Global Category Manager - Foundry - Milpitas, United States
SanDisk
Milpitas, United States
Full-time
18 days ago
Non-Engineering
Originally posted 17 September 2026 by the employer — open 1 day.
About the role
This role is responsible for defining and executing the global sourcing and supply strategy for semiconductor commodities, specifically Foundry.
What you'll do
- Develop multi-year category strategies aligned with corporate objectives and product roadmaps.
- Analyze market conditions, supplier capabilities, and technology roadmaps to guide sourcing decisions.
- Own long-term supply continuity planning for assigned semiconductor categories.
- Lead supplier negotiations covering commercial agreements and capacity commitments.
- Drive alternate source strategies and supplier diversification initiatives.
- Own strategic commercial negotiations for assigned semiconductor commodities and lead cost reduction initiatives.
What you'll need
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline.
- 10+ years of semiconductor sourcing, category management, supply chain, procurement, or supplier management experience.
- Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing ecosystems, especially foundry.
- Experience managing executive-level supplier relationships and complex negotiations.
- Strong analytical, financial, and risk management capabilities.
- Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and lead through ambiguity.
- Experience managing strategic supply continuity programs and high-impact business risks.
Nice to have
- MBA preferred.