Senior Category Manager, Indirect Materials & Services

About the role

The Procurement Category Manager, Indirect Materials & Services is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and delivering cost, quality, service, and risk management objectives across a portfolio of indirect spend categories. Primary areas of responsibility include test and lab equipment, engineering contracting and technical services, and select corporate indirect materials and services. This role partners closely with Engineering, R&D, Operations, Finance, HR, and other stakeholders to ensure a reliable, cost-effective supply base that supports innovation, operational excellence, and business growth. The successful candidate will drive strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier performance, value creation, and continuous improvement across assigned categories.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for test and lab equipment, engineering services, and other indirect materials and services.
• Lead RFIs, RFPs, supplier selection, negotiations, contract execution, and supplier onboarding activities.
• Analyze spend, market trends, and supplier capabilities to identify cost savings, risk mitigation, and innovation opportunities.
• Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements through supplier consolidation, standardization, and lifecycle management.
• Support capital equipment planning and procurement activities for engineering and lab environments.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with equipment suppliers, technical service providers, contractors, and corporate service suppliers.
• Conduct supplier business reviews and monitor performance against cost, quality, delivery, service, and innovation metrics.
• Lead supplier risk assessments, performance improvement initiatives, and business continuity planning efforts.
• Partner with engineering and lab teams to source test equipment, laboratory instruments, calibration and maintenance services, engineering contractors, and specialized technical resources.
• Support procurement activities across corporate indirect categories such as facilities services, professional services, workplace services, and other assigned business support functions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize spend, improve service delivery, and ensure sourcing decisions align with business objectives and technical requirements.
• Negotiate pricing, statements of work, service agreements, maintenance contracts, and commercial terms.
• Manage supplier contracts throughout their lifecycle, including renewals, compliance, and performance management.
• Track and report savings, cost avoidance, and value creation initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management experience.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable cost savings and business value.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience sourcing test and lab equipment, engineering services, contingent labor, or technical service providers.
• Experience managing corporate services and indirect procurement categories in a technology, semiconductor, manufacturing, or engineering environment.
• Knowledge of category management, supplier relationship management (SRM), and total cost of ownership (TCO) methodologies.

Benefits

Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life’s most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition. Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back, family support programs to help balance work and home life, robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being, and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones.

Pay

Expected Base Pay Range (USD): $127,270 - $190,000 per annum. The successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. This role is eligible to participate in Marvell's bonus and equity plans, including a new hire equity grant and annual equity refreshers.