Global Category Director

San Antonio, TX

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30 days ago

Job Description

Global Category Director

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Global Category Director to lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives across global operations. This individual contributor role will own the full 7-step sourcing lifecycle, translating complex spend data and market intelligence into actionable procurement strategies that drive cost savings, supplier performance, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate combines deep category management expertise with strong negotiation skills and cross-functional leadership, partnering closely with Engineering, R&D, and global stakeholders.

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Sourcing & Category Management

Own and execute the full 7-step strategic sourcing process for assigned categories
Analyze global spend data across wholly owned entities and joint ventures to identify sourcing opportunities
Conduct supply market analysis to assess supplier capabilities, risks, and cost drivers (e.g., raw materials, logistics)
Develop and implement category strategies, including supplier selection, pricing models, and contract frameworks
Define and manage RFP/RFQ processes, including performance metrics and evaluation criteria

Supplier Selection & Negotiation

Perform detailed supplier analysis and establish selection criteria
Develop negotiation strategies, including target pricing, opening positions, and escalation thresholds
Lead complex, high-value supplier negotiations and secure favorable commercial terms
Manage contract negotiations, execution, and lifecycle

Execution & Stakeholder Collaboration

Partner with Engineering, R&D, and cross-functional teams on cost optimization and process improvement initiatives
Ensure seamless implementation of sourcing strategies through strong stakeholder alignment and communication
Lead global category meetings with buyers across multiple sites

Supplier Performance & Continuous Improvement

Establish and manage supplier scorecards and business reviews
Monitor supplier performance, compliance, and quality metrics
Maintain and update category strategies, including business continuity plans
Identify and implement new agreements to improve cost efficiency and operational performance
Track and validate savings, efficiency gains, and sourcing outcomes

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree or higher in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
Proven experience in supply chain management and category management
Strong background in strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations
Technical knowledge or experience in semiconductor fabrication (fab environment)
Experience sourcing chemicals, bulk gases, and/or cylinder gases
Understanding of financial analysis and cost modeling
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work independently

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in process engineering or semiconductor manufacturing environments
Fluency in Hebrew and/or Japanese
Experience working in global, matrixed organizations

Key Competencies

Strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making
Advanced negotiation and influencing skills
Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Supplier relationship management
Strong sense of urgency and problem-solving ability

Why Join Us

High-impact role with global visibility
Opportunity to shape sourcing strategy across international operations
Collaborative environment with Engineering and R&D leadership
Direct influence on cost optimization and business performance

Numbers & Facts

Location

San Antonio, TX

Skills

Analysis Skillsunmatched
Business Continuity Planning (BCP)unmatched
Candidate Sourcingunmatched
Category Developmentunmatched
Category Managementunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Competitive Analysis/Strategyunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Contract Managementunmatched
Contract Negotiationunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Cost Modelingunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Expense Analysisunmatched
Financial Analysisunmatched
Hebrew Languageunmatched
International Operationsunmatched
Japanese Languageunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Market Analysisunmatched
Matrix Managementunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Negotiation Skillsunmatched
Operational Strategyunmatched
Performance Analysisunmatched
Performance Metricsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Engineeringunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Procurement Strategyunmatched
Product Pricingunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Request for Proposals (RFP)unmatched
Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
Scorecardingunmatched
Semiconductor Manufacturingunmatched
Sourcing Strategyunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
Supply Chainunmatched
Supply Chain Managementunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Variable Costsunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Planningunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Selectionunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Sourcingunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched

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