Electronics Category Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +12 more locations.

📋 Description

• Formulate and execute category strategies for designated categories.

• Classify suppliers into strategic segments and oversee the Approved Vendor List (AVL).

• Manage performance metrics related to cost, lead time, quality, and supply resilience.

• Collaborate with Engineering on the selection of components for new product introductions (NPI).

• Identify alternative components and potential substitutions.

• Promote component standardization across various product platforms.

• Discover and qualify new OEMs and distributors.

• Negotiate pricing, agreements, and inventory programs.

• Oversee supplier performance using QBRs and scorecards.

• Serve as the sourcing liaison for panel manufacturing shops.

• Assist in the insourcing and outsourcing of panels and electrical assemblies.

• Standardize components and bills of materials (BOMs).

• Facilitate escalations, costed BOMs, and Approved Manufacturer Lists (AML).

• Develop initiatives and pipelines aimed at cost reduction.

• Transition expenditures from distribution to direct OEM when advantageous.

• Manage designated spending and create ideation and roadmaps to achieve year-over-year savings targets.

• Track global supply constraints and lead-time patterns.

• Identify risks associated with end-of-life (EOL) and last-time-buy (LTB) components.

• Implement second sourcing and risk mitigation strategies.

• Maintain precise ERP and PLM master data.

• Ensure adherence to regulatory and customer requirements.

• Manage commercial agreements and reporting processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.

• Over 5 years of experience in sourcing, category, or commodity management.

• Proven experience collaborating with Engineering and panel integrators.

• Excellent negotiation and commercial acumen.

• Familiarity with UL 508A panel shops (preferred, not mandatory).

• Knowledge of low-voltage components and automation systems (preferred, not mandatory).

• Global sourcing experience (preferred, not mandatory).

🏝️ 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.