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.

The Staff Category Manager - Foundry and Fab Materials (CM) is responsible for the effective coordination and optimization of the sourcing process for foundry wafers and fab materials. The CM builds and maintains relationships with internal stakeholders at various Qorvo sites. They also organize requirements, manage interactions, and implement comprehensive agreements with suppliers outlining all commercial, capacity, and technical aspects. 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. The CM coordinates 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 manufacturing 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 category specific foundry and 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 implement improvements.

• Measure spending and savings, set 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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or an Engineering discipline required; Master's Degree preferred

• 15+ years of experience as a category manager (supply chain, sourcing, project management or equivalent experience)

• Knowledge about semiconductor foundry and fab materials and silicon supply chain.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to clarify complex situations and gather consensus with internal and external audiences.

• The ability to manage numerous activities simultaneously and reprioritize in a fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Background in (or work closely with) wafer manufacturing and Process Engineering

• Experience with SAP (Material Management module, PO, Material Master, etc.) and supplier contract administrator

• Self-Managed/Motivated: the ability to independently set priorities, meet commitments and the desire to seek valuable improvements.

• Prefer Lean working knowledge supported with certification

• The candidate selected for this role can be located at either our facility in Greensboro, NC or Richardson, TX

MAKE A DIFFERENCE AT QORVO

We are Qorvo. We do more than create innovative RF and Power 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.

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