Director, Category Leader, Contract Manufacturing

Job Title:

Director, Category Leader, Contract Manufacturing

Job Description:

THE ROLE

Entegris is establishing a new vertical—Contract Manufacturing—within Direct Procurement. The new hire in this global role will define and execute our insourcing/outsourcing and external supply-network strategy, partnering closely with Business Units, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Legal to build and lead a resilient, cost-effective, and innovation-ready external manufacturing ecosystem. 

If hired into this role, you can look forward to providing insights, external options, and strategic recommendations to support the optimal in-/outsourcing strategy for Entegris.  You will lead a global team of Commodity Managers that jointly shapes strategy and drives execution across regions. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Drive External Network Strategy & Make/Buy Support

• Deliver external manufacturing scenarios, cost & capability analyses, and risk assessments to inform in-/outsourcing decisions.

• Establish and maintain standardized make/buy governance (TCO & lifecycle economics, capability/capacity, IP/quality risk, CapEx vs. OpEx), ensuring an auditable trail and clear approval pathways. 

• Translate  BU growth plans into external network roadmaps with quantified value cases (NPV/ROI/Payback) and benefit tracking. 

Effectively Build and Maintain Strategic Supplier & External Manufacturing Partnerships

• Own procurement for supply network partners and contract manufacturers. Drive joint business plans, secure roadmap visibility and allocation, and negotiate scalable commercial frameworks (pricing, SLA’s, rebates/indexation, payment terms, stocking levels)

•  Implement supplier segmentation and value-based scorecards (innovation velocity, resilience/BCP posture, capacity agility, continuity, quality, service, cost). 

• Run SBRs/EBRs with rigorous KPIs; lead cross-functional escalation and recovery actions where delivery, quality, or compliance is at risk. 

• Align with business stakeholders to manage Product Lifecycle 

Lead Cross-Functional Integration (NPI → Sustaining) 

• Ensure effective integration into NPI and tech-transfer (DFM/DFX, ramp readiness, alternates), aligning external manufacturing strategy with BU roadmaps. 

• Orchestrate decisions with Ops, Planning, Tech/Engineering, Quality, Legal, and Finance/FP&A, explicitly tying external network choices to P&L and cash (price/PPV, Delta-P/productivity, working capital). 

Provide Digital, Analytics & Insights 

• Deploy what-if/optimization analytics to test scenarios (cost, capacity, geo-risk, service), and maintain dashboards for KPIs and value realization. 

• Maintain market-intelligence rhythms (commodity indices, supplier financial health, geo-political risk, capacity signals) to time actions and protect continuity. 

Define Risks and Ensure Resilience & Sustainability 

• Ensure dual-source/BCP coverage for critical categories; define triggers and playbooks for disruptions. 

• Embed sustainability/ESG (e.g., Scope 3, regionalization trade-offs) into supplier selection and business cases. 

Be a Strong Leaders & Manage Talent Effectively

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global team of Commodity Managers; mature the operating system (cadences, KPIs, tooling, change management). 

•  Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, compliance, and continuous improvement aligned to PACE values. 

WHAT WE SEEK: 

• A strong team leader with 10+ years in direct procurement/supply chain/operations with proven global scope and external/contract manufacturing exposure. 

• Demonstrated success building make/buy governance processes and delivering multi-year value (cost, cash, resilience, innovation) through structured decision frameworks. 

• Procurement–Finance fluency: strong financial modeling expertise, (TCO/lifecycle, NPV/ROI/Payback), experience collaborating with Finance on AOP/forecasting, and the proven ability to bridge PPV/price to operational drivers (e.g., productivity standards). 

• Analytics-forward mindset and ability to effectively pull together scenario/what-if modeling, KPI design, and dashboarding using ERP/BI tools (e.g., SAP/JDE; Power BI/Tableau). 

• Strong, proven track record of success in strategic negotiations (commercial terms, rebates/indexation, allocation/security of supply) and partnering with Legal on complex agreements.

•  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related; MBA preferred. 

• Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder influence across matrixed, cross-regional organizations. 

WHY WORK AT ENTEGRIS?
Lead. Inspire. Innovate. Define Your Future.
Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision-making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization — not just when it’s convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office.
 

WHAT WE OFFER
Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Compensation: $170,000 - $225,000 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role

• Annual bonus eligibility

• Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge

• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting 

• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs

• Education assistance to support your learning journey

• A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence

Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.

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