Sandisk

Procurement Category Manager - Logistics

Milpitas, CA, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago

Stakeholder ManagementNegotiationExcelSupply ChainLogisticsProcurementCommunicationCollaborationAccounts Payable

About the role

With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we're living in and that we have the power to shape.
Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward.
These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations.

Own and lead the category strategy for assigned Logistics categories (Ground Transportation, Customs-related service and Warehousing), including sourcing strategy development, execution, and ongoing optimization in alignment with business objectives, while supporting other logistics scopes as needed.
Plan, lead, and execute end-to-end sourcing activities for the assigned categories, including RFx development, supplier engagement, bid analysis, negotiations, and award recommendations using eSourcing tools (e.g. Keelvar)
Own supplier performance and category KPIs and drive continuous improvement across the supply base.
Lead commercial contract negotiations within approved frameworks in close collaboration with the Legal team.
Partner closely with Logistics Operations, Accounts Payable, Legal, and other cross-functional teams to ensure effective execution and compliance.
Lead supplier relationship management including supplier selection, qualification, governance, and performance management.
Manage ad-hoc initiatives such as spot sourcing, exception handling, and urgent operational needs.
Identify and implement process improvements within category sourcing and execution.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

3-5 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Logistics-related roles.
Experience leading RFx events and supplier negotiations for Logistics services.
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The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.
We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York.
You will be eligible to participate in Sandisk's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.
Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.
The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan.
RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Sandisk's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.

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