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Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.comand on LinkedIn and X.

Front-End Fab Category Manager

We are looking for a Front-End Factory (Fab) Category Manager to join ADI's strategic sourcing and procurement team. In this role, you will help shape the equipment and services strategies that support ADI fabs in Oregon, Washington, Massachusetts, and Ireland. You will partner closely with engineering, operations, and supplier teams to improve safety, quality, output, resiliency, and cost performance across a critical part of our manufacturing network.

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact in a high-value, technically sophisticated environment while building trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and leading semiconductor equipment suppliers. If you enjoy solving complex problems, influencing across teams, and driving results that matter, we would like to meet you.

About the Role

As the Front-End Fab Category Manager, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies for fab equipment and services that directly support ADI's manufacturing performance. You will be a key connection point between technical teams and suppliers, helping ensure ADI has the right commercial strategies, supplier partnerships, and execution plans in place to support current operations and future growth.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will:

• Partner with equipment, process engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to identify sourcing options for capital equipment, services, spares, and supplier support.
• Build and execute category strategies that improve safety, quality, output, cost, risk mitigation, and long-term supply continuity.
• Lead commercial negotiations with semiconductor equipment and service suppliers, including pricing, terms, capacity, lead times, and service-level expectations.
• Translate technical and operational requirements into clear sourcing plans, supplier engagement strategies, and actionable business recommendations.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing concise updates, clear tradeoffs, and timely escalation when business risks emerge.
• Model high standards of ownership, accountability, collaboration, and professionalism while helping shape a positive team culture.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility across technical, operational, commercial, and leadership audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to use logic, data analysis, and project management discipline to solve complex business problems.
• Proven track record of execution, ownership, and delivering measurable results in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, align stakeholders, and drive decisions in a changing business environment.

Key Skills and Attributes

• Curiosity and comfort working in a technically complex semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and influencing skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Sound judgment, urgency, and the ability to communicate risks and recommendations clearly.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in fab equipment maintenance, semiconductor capital equipment sourcing, supplier management, or buying/selling front-end equipment and services.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience preferred.
• Experience with semiconductor front-end tools and major OEM equipment suppliers.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies, negotiating supplier agreements, or supporting manufacturing operations in a high-reliability environment.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position - except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) - may have to go through an export licensing review process.

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• Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.

• This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors

• This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.

• Benefits for the position includes 10 paid holidays per year, paid vacation starting at 136 hours per year for full-time employees (prorated for part-time employees), and paid sick time that exceeds the requirements of the Washington State Sick Leave law.