Category Manager – Events

Analog Devices

. Understanding needs and requirements of internal stakeholders on current and future spend for the Marketing & Events category .

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeWilmington • California, Massachusetts, Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,200 - $103,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Understanding needs and requirements of internal stakeholders on current and future spend for the Marketing & Events category
Partnering with internal stakeholders to define category strategy, and approach to leveraging spend across the functional organizations
Coordinating with all business units, business owners and other functional organizations to ensure on time delivery, cost expectations and inventory targets
Developing and managing supplier relationships, metrics and performance
Providing market intelligence
Leading supplier negotiations including RFP/RFQ processes, contract management, and long term strategic negotiations to obtain maximum value proposition and meeting savings targets
Recognizing and understanding supply risk to the organization, work with suppliers and internal stakeholder to resolve or suggest alternative solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/MS degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or Industrial Engineering
3-5 years of relevant experience within a procurement function
Technical background a plus
Familiarity with Service Agreements, SOWs and general legal terms
Strong analytical/negotiation skills and proven track record in Supplier Management and negotiations
Good problem solving and analytical skills
Flexibility to adapt to dynamic and rapidly changing environments
Effective Communicator with the ability to work in a team environment and build strong relationships internally including cross functional and cross site collaboration
Commitment to learn and develop new skills
Understanding of cost modeling and business financial acumen preferred
Experience with SAP or Oracle as MRP system preferred
Strong IT skills
High Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint required
Experience in Semiconductor industry a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, vision and dental coverage
401k
paid vacation
holidays
sick time
discretionary performance-based bonus

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Hard Skills & Tools

Supplier ManagementNegotiationCost ModelingBusiness Financial AcumenMarket IntelligenceRFP/RFQ ProcessesContract ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingTechnical Background

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationRelationship BuildingFlexibilityAdaptabilityCommitment to LearningCross Functional CollaborationCross Site Collaboration

Certifications

BS/MS in Supply Chain ManagementBS/MS in BusinessBS/MS in Industrial Engineering