Senior Category Manager

Qorvo (Nasdaq: QRVO) supplies innovative semiconductor solutions that make a better world possible. We combine product and technology leadership, systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo serves diverse high-growth segments of large global markets, including consumer electronics, smart home/IoT, automotive, EVs, battery-powered appliances, network infrastructure, healthcare and aerospace/defense. Visit www.qorvo.com to learn how our diverse and innovative team is helping connect, protect and power our planet.

 

Senior Category Manager (CM) – The CM is responsible for the effective coordination and optimization of sourcing and procurement processes.  The CM builds and maintains relationships with internal stakeholders across all Qorvo sites. They organize requirements, manage interactions, and implement comprehensive agreements with suppliers outlining all commercial, capacity, and technical aspects.  The CM maintains ownership of supplier contracts, commercial terms, and price performance.  The CM also leads periodic supplier business review sessions with key suppliers while working with suppliers to achieve cost and lead time reductions, manage quotations and cost analysis to aid in negotiations. They lead and coordinate the qualification of alternative solutions by evaluating supplier capabilities, capacity, and overall ability to deliver.  The CM must also drive process standardization strategies across all Qorvo sites, assist in resolution of supplier nonconformance issues and support the implementation of corrective actions.  They must prepare and present annual and ad hoc Category reports to the Executive Team.

 

Responsibilities:

• Manage Global Qorvo spend on SMDs, External Filters, and IPDs
• Achieve annual cost reduction goals
• Maintain working knowledge of current and developing technologies
• Collaborate with technical stakeholders to qualify alternative sources for assurance of supply
• Measure supplier performance, conduct supplier business reviews, and drive improvements
• Measure spend and savings, set price reduction goals, and manage projects to achieve success
• Maintain Category Strategy and present Category report-outs to leadership
• Maintain business acumen to stay ahead of the industry curve

 

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or an Engineering discipline; Master's Degree preferred
• 15+ years of experience in Category Management, Supply Chain, Sourcing or equivalent
• Knowledge of semiconductor passive electronic components

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Advanced proficiency in clarifying complex situations and securing consensus within internal and external audiences
• Able to manage numerous activities simultaneously and reprioritize in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Experience with SAP (Material Management module, PO, Material Master, etc.) and supplier contract negotiations
• Strongly