Electronics Category Manager

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⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🛒 Procurement

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📋 Description

• Develop and implement category strategies for assigned categories • Segment suppliers into strategic classifications and manage the Approved Vendor List (AVL) • Own performance metrics for cost, lead time, quality, and supply resilience • Partner with Engineering on component selection for new product introductions (NPI) • Identify alternate components and substitutions • Drive component standardization across product platforms • Identify and qualify new OEMs and distributors • Negotiate pricing, agreements, and stocking programs • Manage supplier performance through QBRs and scorecards • Act as sourcing liaison for panel shops • Support insourcing and outsourcing of panels and electrical assemblies • Standardize components and bills of materials (BOMs) • Support escalations, costed BOMs, and Approved Manufacturer Lists (AML) • Develop cost-reduction initiatives and pipelines • Transition spend from distribution to direct OEM where beneficial • Manage assigned spend and build ideation and roadmaps to achieve year-over-year savings goals • Monitor global supply constraints and lead-time trends • Identify end-of-life (EOL) and last-time-buy (LTB) risks • Implement second sourcing and risk mitigation strategies • Maintain accurate ERP and PLM master data • Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements • Own commercial agreements and reporting processes

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Supply Chain, or related field • 5+ years of experience in sourcing, category, or commodity management • Experience collaborating with Engineering and panel integrators • Strong negotiation and commercial skills • Experience with UL 508A panel shops (preferred, not required) • Familiarity with low-voltage components and automation systems (preferred, not required) • Global sourcing experience (preferred, not required)

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Short-term disability (STD) • Long-term disability (LTD) • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Health Savings Account (HSA) • 401(k) Plan with company contributions • Meaningful growth opportunities

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