Electrical Category Manager - Procurement

Mercury Marine is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Electrical Category Manager to lead the sourcing and category management strategy for electrical components, systems, and related technologies. This role is responsible for developing and executing category strategies that support new product development and current production while driving supplier performance, cost optimization, innovation, risk mitigation, and supply continuity.

Fond du Lac, WI

Hybrid

Regular; 30%+

Yes

$103,200 – $144,000

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Yes

• Develop and execute category strategies for electrical components, assemblies, and related technologies aligned with business goals.
• Build and communicate a clear category vision focused on quality, delivery, total cost, innovation, and supply continuity.
• Monitor market conditions, supplier capabilities, technology trends, and business risks to inform sourcing decisions and long‑range planning.
• Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships that meet current and future business needs.
• Lead supplier selection, sourcing strategy development, and supplier performance management activities.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks that could impact quality, delivery, capacity, or continuity of supply.
• Drive continuous improvement and early supplier engagement to support innovation, technical readiness, and execution.
• Support or lead commercial negotiations, contract development, and pricing strategy for the category.
• Identify and execute cost optimization opportunities while maintaining required quality, performance, and service levels.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and category cost management activities.
• Ensure contracts and commercial agreements address risk, compliance, and long‑term business requirements.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations to align sourcing strategies with technical and business requirements.
• Translate technical requirements into commercial strategies and supplier action plans.
• Support new product development, engineering changes, resourcing activities, cost reduction, and current production requirements.
• Serve as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders to drive execution for the overall benefit of the business.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing team aligned to category and business priorities.
• Set clear goals, establish expectations, provide ongoing coaching, and support career development.
• Foster a team culture focused on accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Build organizational capability by developing talent, strengthening functional expertise, and driving alignment through change.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in category management, procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and cost management in technically complex categories.
• Experience supporting both new product development and current production in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing teams and/or cross‑functional resources.
• Occasional day and/or overnight travel, up to 20%, domestic and international.

• MBA or advanced degree.
• Experience in a global organization and/or matrix environment.
• Experience with highly engineered products and complex, multi‑tier supply chains.
• Category experience with electrical components or systems such as wiring harnesses, connectors, switches, sensors, controls, control modules, motors, power electronics, or related assemblies.
• Strong analytical, financial, project management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, sourcing tools, and data analysis platforms.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for…