Global Category Manager – Asia

Vantiva

. Develop, qualify and manage an Asia-based memory supply base covering DRAM, NAND Flash, eMMC and SPI NOR/NAND .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeBeijing • ChinaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and category management within the memory and semiconductor sectors, with a strong focus on supplier relationship management, negotiation, and market analysis. Proficient in navigating the Asian memory ecosystem and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Strategic Sourcing ExpertiseSupplier Relationship ManagementMemory Market KnowledgeNegotiation SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementSupplier EvaluationMemory Qualification ProcessesProject ProcurementAnalytical SkillsFinancial AcumenProgram ManagementMarket AnalysisRisk Mitigation

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInfluencing SkillsEscalation Management

Tools & Technologies

Digital ToolsAnalytics Platforms

Industry Keywords

Memory Supply BaseDRAMNAND FlashEMMCSPI NOR/NANDAsian Memory EcosystemSupplier KPIsGovernance FrameworksEOL ManagementGeopolitical Risk

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, qualify and manage an Asia-based memory supply base covering DRAM, NAND Flash, eMMC and SPI NOR/NAND
Contribute to and execute the global memory category strategy, owning the Asia supply base in China and Taiwan
Monitor Asian memory markets, including pricing, capacity, lead times, technology roadmaps and EOL announcements
Lead RFI/RFQ processes, supplier evaluations, price negotiations, buy-forward and allocation agreements
Identify cost reduction and value creation opportunities, alternative sources and Tier 2/Tier 3 supplier introductions
Maintain market and supplier intelligence, including price matrices, supplier roadmaps and preferred part list inputs
Scout, assess and onboard Asian memory suppliers, including fabless companies, module makers and IDMs
Build supplier relationships to secure allocation, shorten lead times and ensure transparency on die revisions, roadmaps and EOL
Establish supplier KPIs, governance frameworks and Supplier Business Reviews
Collaborate with Engineering, Component Engineering, Quality, Operations, Product Management, Finance, Legal, the global memory category manager and manufacturing partners
Drive and track memory qualifications end to end, including sample delivery, SoC compatibility, validation, AVL/Agile creation and ramp to mass production
Secure supply through allocation management, buy-forward, inventory strategy and spot purchases where required
Ensure dual or multi-sourcing for critical memory parts and support supplier transitions
Negotiate and manage supply and quality agreements
Identify and mitigate capacity, EOL, geopolitical, trade-compliance and supplier financial risks
Escalate critical supply, quality and commercial issues with status, impact and proposed actions
Use digital tools and analytics to improve spend, pricing and supplier-performance visibility
Ensure compliance with corporate governance, audit, CSR and regulatory requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronics, Business, Supply Chain, or related field
8–12 years of experience in strategic sourcing or category management
At least 5 years of direct experience in memory or semiconductor categories
Strong knowledge of the Asian memory ecosystem and supplier landscape, including Tier 1, Tier 2 and Chinese/Taiwanese suppliers
Knowledge of semiconductor qualification processes
Experience in global procurement environments, project procurement and cross-functional collaboration
Fluent in English and Mandarin
Strategic sourcing and negotiation expertise
Memory and semiconductor market and technical knowledge
Supplier scouting, development and relationship management
Strong analytical and financial acumen
Program and project management capabilities
Excellent communication, escalation and influencing skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fair wage sufficient to live with dignity
Reasonable accommodation during the application process
Inclusive work environment
Career opportunities and support for equality and diversity