Category Manager – Electronics

🔥 16 hours ago

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $120k - $180k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

🛒 Procurement

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Re:Build Manufacturing

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2020

💼 Consulting

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Healthcare • Logistics

Re:Build Manufacturing is an innovative company dedicated to revitalizing American industrial capabilities through a transformative model of manufacturing and engineering. Their approach integrates product innovation, component production, and system production, leveraging state-of-the-art industrial automation. By collaborating closely with customers ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies, Re:Build Manufacturing delivers customized, flexible manufacturing solutions across various sectors such as aerospace, consumer goods, healthcare, and industrial equipment. The company is committed to continuous improvement, transparency, and long-term partnerships, effectively adapting to the needs of American industry.

📋 Description

• Develop and lead the long-term sourcing strategy for electronic and electromechanical components, including wire and cable, connectors, terminals, sensors, printed circuit boards, and batteries • Build and lead strategic relationships with component manufacturers and distributors to improve cost, quality, availability, lead times, and supply chain flexibility • Lead supplier negotiations and establish long-term agreements covering pricing, delivery commitments, inventory programs, and commercial terms • Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve supply continuity, and mitigate supplier and contractual risks across Re:Build businesses • Partner with engineering and operations teams to develop sourcing solutions for specialized components, long-lead materials, and evolving manufacturing requirements • Evaluate sourcing strategies involving SKU rationalization, minimum order quantities (MOQs), tooling investments, and non-recurring engineering (NRE) costs • Establish and monitor supplier performance metrics, including on-time delivery, material availability, and inventory efficiency, to drive accountability and continuous improvement • Collaborate across Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain to align sourcing strategies with business priorities • Explore AI and automation opportunities with Digital and AI teams to improve supplier selection, sourcing decisions, and working capital management • Provide strategic guidance on electronics sourcing initiatives to support long-term growth

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management, preferably with electronic or electromechanical components • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field • Experience developing category strategies, negotiating contracts, and building strong supplier partnerships • Knowledge of electronic components, including wire and cable, connectors, printed circuit boards, sensors, or similar products • Ability to evaluate supplier performance, manage supply chain risks, and identify cost-saving opportunities • Experience with ERP systems, contract management tools, and data-driven decision-making • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams • Ability to balance competing priorities, solve problems, and drive results in a dynamic environment • Interest in using AI, automation, and emerging technologies to improve sourcing processes • Willingness to travel domestically 10–25% as needed • Experience leading electronics categories, including wire harness components, connectors, printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), or other specialized electromechanical components • Experience in regulated manufacturing environments, particularly aerospace, defense, or government contracting • Familiarity with FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and contractual flow-down requirements • Master's degree or MBA (preferred) • Professional certifications such as CSCP, CPIM, or CPSM (preferred)

🏖️ Benefits

• Annual incentive compensation eligibility • Long-term incentives eligibility • Medical insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Retirement benefits • Paid time off • Comprehensive benefits package • Employee ownership and participation in financial rewards

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