Category Manager – Electronics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and spearhead the long-term sourcing strategy for electronic and electromechanical components, such as wire and cable, connectors, terminals, sensors, printed circuit boards, and batteries.

• Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with component manufacturers and distributors to enhance cost, quality, availability, lead times, and supply chain flexibility.

• Oversee supplier negotiations and create long-term agreements that encompass pricing, delivery commitments, inventory programs, and commercial terms.

• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, ensure supply continuity, and mitigate supplier and contractual risks across Re:Build businesses.

• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to devise sourcing solutions for specialized components, long-lead materials, and evolving manufacturing needs.

• Assess sourcing strategies that involve SKU rationalization, minimum order quantities (MOQs), tooling investments, and non-recurring engineering (NRE) costs.

• Establish and track supplier performance metrics, including on-time delivery, material availability, and inventory efficiency, to promote accountability and continuous improvement.

• Work in collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.

• Investigate AI and automation opportunities alongside Digital and AI teams to enhance supplier selection, sourcing decisions, and working capital management.

• Offer strategic guidance on electronics sourcing initiatives to facilitate long-term growth.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management, ideally within electronic or electromechanical components.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Proven experience in developing category strategies, negotiating contracts, and fostering strong supplier relationships.

• In-depth knowledge of electronic components, including wire and cable, connectors, printed circuit boards, sensors, or similar products.

• Capable of evaluating supplier performance, managing supply chain risks, and identifying cost-reduction opportunities.

• Proficient in ERP systems, contract management tools, and data-driven decision-making.

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, enabling effective interaction across Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.

• Skilled at balancing competing priorities, problem-solving, and delivering results in a dynamic environment.

• Enthusiastic about leveraging AI, automation, and emerging technologies to enhance sourcing processes.

• Willingness to travel domestically 10–25% as required.

• Experience leading electronics categories, including wire harness components, connectors, printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), or other specialized electromechanical components.

• Background in regulated manufacturing environments, especially aerospace, defense, or government contracting.

• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and contractual flow-down requirements.

• Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.

• Professional certifications such as CSCP, CPIM, or CPSM are preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for annual incentive compensation.

• Eligibility for long-term incentives.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Retirement benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Employee ownership and participation in financial rewards.