Job description

Category Manager
Experience Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Full-Time
Location:
TX - Richardson, US
Requisition ID: 4550
Qorvo is All Around You! We manufacture innovative RF solutions at the center of connectivity to enable high-performance applications for advanced wireless devices, wired and wireless networks and defense radar and communications for 5G networks, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, and other emerging applications. We are a global company thriving on a culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusion. Our people are always at the core of Qorvo’s innovation. Qorvo is a place to stretch your imagination and push boundaries to achieve success.
Summary:
The Category Manager – Equipment (CM) is responsible for coordinating and optimizing Equipment Sourcing and Spare Parts Procurement. The CM maintains relationships with internal stakeholders at various Qorvo sites; organizes requirements and manages interactions with Suppliers. The CM implements comprehensive agreements with suppliers outlining all commercial and technical aspects. The CM maintains ownership of supplier contracts, commercial terms and price performance. The CM also leads periodic review sessions with key suppliers, achieves cost reductions, manages quotations and perfoms cost analysis to aid in negotiations. The CM must generate competition, qualify alternative solutions, coordinate sample evaluations, evaluate vendor capability, capacity and overall ability to deliver. The CM must also drive process standardization strategies across all Qorvo sites, resolve supplier nonconformance issues and implement corrective actions, as well as prepare and present periodic Category Reports to the Executive Team.
Responsibilities:

• Manage the Global Qorvo spend on equipment and associated spare parts; achieve annual cost reduction goals
• Collaborate with technical stakeholders to qualify alternative sources of lower cost equipment and parts
• Measure supplier performance, conduct supplier business reviews and implement improvements
• Measure spending and savings, set cost reduction goals and manage projects to achieve success
• Maintain Category Strategy and present Category Report-Outs to leadership

Qualifications:

• Self-Managed/Motivated: the ability to independently set priorities, meet commitments and the desire to seek valuable improvements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to clarify complex situations and gather consensus with internal and external audiences
• Multitasking: the ability to manage numerous activities simultaneously and reprioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Knowledge about the semiconductor industry and semiconductor equipment
• Background in (or work closely with) Equipment and Process Engineering
• Experience with SAP (Material Management module, PO, Material Master, etc.) and supplier contract administration
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or similar

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Work Location: Any US-based Qorvo location
Relocation Eligible: Yes
Work Authorization: Must be a U. S. citizen or Green Card holder
Clearance Type: not applicable
MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO
We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF solutions for the mobile, defense and infrastructure markets – we are a place to innovate and shape the future of wireless communications. It starts with our employees. As a unified global team, we bring a commitment to excellence, growth and a passion for creating what's next. Explore the possibilities with us.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action employer and welcome all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, and/or any other status protected by law.
Qorvo is an E-Verify Employer. For more information, please see the Right to Work and E-Verify Participation posters.

Job Type: Full-time

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