Senior Lead, Procurement Excellence – Market Intelligence

• Develop and maintain a structured market intelligence program for key procurement categories
• Monitor supplier markets, commodity trends, cost drivers, technology developments, supply-demand dynamics, capacity constraints, and geopolitical risks
• Produce market intelligence reports, category updates, and executive-ready summaries
• Support category managers and sourcing teams with market research, supplier landscape analysis, benchmarking, and competitive intelligence
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities affecting category strategies and sourcing decisions
• Maintain category intelligence repositories, dashboards, and knowledge resources
• Translate market intelligence into actionable sourcing recommendations
• Support executive reviews and business planning with market and industry insights
• Design, implement, and improve onboarding and capability development programs for Procurement and Logistics
• Develop training curricula covering sourcing, negotiation, supplier relationship management, category management, contracting, risk management, analytics, logistics, business acumen, and stakeholder engagement
• Facilitate training sessions, workshops, learning forums, and knowledge-sharing events
• Establish role-based learning paths and career development frameworks
• Measure and report training effectiveness, participation, and capability improvement outcomes
• Manage knowledge management resources, templates, playbooks, and best-practice content
• Own procurement and logistics training platforms, learning tools, capability assessments, and development methodologies
• Evaluate and implement learning technologies, digital content solutions, and knowledge-sharing approaches
• Promote standardized procurement methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Own the monthly Procurement and Logistics Key Progress Update process
• Collect, validate, and synthesize updates from category, procurement operations, logistics, and functional teams
• Develop executive communications on accomplishments, cost savings, supplier achievements, market developments, risk mitigation, capability building, and strategic priorities
• Manage distribution of monthly updates to employees, leadership, and business stakeholders
• Develop presentations, newsletters, leadership messages, and communication materials
• Lead the Procurement and Logistics recognition program
• Lead special projects and strategic initiatives for Procurement and Logistics leadership
• Support procurement transformation, organizational effectiveness, and operating model improvements
• Conduct research, benchmarking, financial analysis, and business case development
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives with Procurement, Logistics, Finance, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and other partners
• Track project milestones, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications
• Identify and implement organizational efficiency and stakeholder experience improvements
• Build relationships across procurement, logistics, supply chain, engineering, operations, finance, and business functions
• Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing across global teams
• Provide data-driven insights, effective communication, and project leadership to influence stakeholders

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, Economics, or related field
• 7-10 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, supply chain, consulting, organizational development, or related business functions
• Experience supporting category strategies through market research and data-driven analysis
• Experience developing training programs, onboarding processes, organizational capability initiatives, or learning content
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Advanced analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, reporting tools, and data visualization platforms
• Preferred: MBA or advanced degree
• Preferred: CPSM, ISM, CIPS, PMP, or related professional certification
• Preferred: Experience in technology, electronics, semiconductor, manufacturing, or complex global supply chain environments
• Preferred: Experience supporting procurement transformation, procurement excellence, or change management initiatives
• Preferred: Experience with learning management systems, knowledge management tools, and internal communications programs

• Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan based on Company and individual performance
• Annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, potentially including restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents
• RSU awards for eligible new hires
• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• Legal plan
• Pet insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident and hospital indemnity insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit benefits
• Applause Program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Sandisk Savings 401(k) Plan