Job Details:

Job Description: 

This role resides in the Global Supply Chain Organization within Corporate Strategic Procurement (CSP) and under the IT Strategic Sourcing (ITSS) Organization.

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Category Manager to support Intel’s IT stakeholders across the IT Software and Cloud landscape.  This role will require extensive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, supplier management, leading RFP’s/supplier selections and contract negotiations.

The role’s responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develops and executes commodity strategies, as well as drives supplier development through innovation and collaboration.
• Maintains advanced knowledge of industry and market dynamics, and knowledge of commodities to drive supply chain solutions ahead of Intel's needs.
• Leverages and applies strong understanding of contracting and negotiating, risk mitigation, and supplier relationship management to manage supplier relationships and provide sustainable cost, quality, availability, and technology solutions with adherence to procurement policies.
• Owns relationships and coordinates purchasing activities with cross functional teams to acquire materials and services in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Ensures that the respective commodity meets the business demand and cost requirements necessary for Intel to develop great products/services for its customers.
• Works closely with partner teams and suppliers to define standard and custom product requirements, influence design decisions to meet desired product/service demand and fulfil the business objective.
• Works with partner teams to capture commodity requirements and understand how design can influence cost and give feedback.
• Conducts periodic executive reviews of commodity sourcing strategy in partnership with internal teams/customers to shape strategic business objectives and account investments through aligned roadmaps.
• Reviews and pivots sourcing strategy when required in response to changing market conditions and develops mitigation plans to ensure business continuity.
• Works closely with finance/legal to resolve disputes with suppliers/internal partners.
• Leads sustainability and regulatory compliance and ensures suppliers comply with Intel's business processes.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to drive supply chain optimization, understand affordability, set cost targets and define cost reduction roadmaps through detailed understanding of supplier's financial targets, business objectives, and margins.

Qualifications:

You must possess the minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. This position is not eligible for Intel's immigration sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or related field of study
• 3+ years of relevant experience in sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Supply Chain or related field of study.
• Previous experience in SW category supplier management/SW contract negotiation.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management.

          

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, Arizona, Phoenix

Additional Locations:

US, California, Folsom, US, California, Santa Clara, US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Business group:

Join Intel's Finance Group, a key player in driving strategic business decisions that enhance shareholder value. Our team is dedicated to facilitating change and improvement across finance and the operations we support. As strategic partners, we lead acquisitions and inorganic growth initiatives, managing transactions from ideation to completion while serving as trusted advisors to executive leadership. We also design and support Intel’s IT infrastructure, driving e-Commerce and web services with a focus on robust security and identity protection. Our innovative supply chain solutions propel Intel’s market initiatives, ensuring seamless support and maximizing revenue opportunities. Additionally, we enhance employee experiences by maintaining Intel sites globally and advancing environmental sustainability efforts.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Benefits:

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.  Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here:

https://intel.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/page/1025c144664a100150b4b1665c750003

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US:

$101,240.00-$142,930.00

Salary range dependent on a number of factors including location and experience.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.