Category Manager, Electronics – Emerging Technologies

• Develop and implement global category strategies for electronics and emerging technologies.
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, development, performance management, and strategic relationship management.
• Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing structures, and long-term supplier partnerships.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, suppliers, and market trends supporting Terex's innovation roadmap.
• Drive cost reduction, value engineering, localization, productivity, and should-cost initiatives.
• Develop pricing strategies and cost models to maintain market competitiveness.
• Assess supply chain risks and implement mitigation and business continuity plans.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, supplier transitions, and footprint optimization initiatives.
• Partner with Engineering and Product Development teams to identify and source best-fit technologies and suppliers.
• Drive supplier development, continuous improvement, and supply chain simplification initiatives.
• Support aftermarket sourcing strategies and cross-functional business objectives.
• Report to the Senior Category Manager and collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, Materials Management, and Product Development teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or category management within a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of experience sourcing electronics, electrical systems, controls, or related technical commodities.
• Proven success negotiating contracts and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing and implementing category strategies with measurable business results.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across global and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%.
• Preferred: MBA, Master's degree, CPSM, CSCP, CPM, or similar certification.
• Experience sourcing electronic components, PCBs, semiconductors, controllers, sensors, displays, or connectivity systems.
• Experience supporting electrification, automation, connectivity, or other advanced technology programs.
• Knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes, supply chain dynamics, and technology life cycles.
• Experience with global supplier networks across North America, Europe, and Asia.
• Understanding of make-versus-buy analysis, supplier capacity planning, and cost modeling.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analytics tools.

Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing global category strategies for electronics and emerging technologies, with a strong focus on supplier relationship management, negotiation, and cost reduction initiatives. Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and drive measurable business results in procurement and supply chain management.

• Category Strategy Development
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Cost Modeling
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Procurement
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supply Chain Management
• Electronics Sourcing
• Data Analytics
• Project Management
• Cost Reduction
• Value Engineering
• Market Trend Analysis
• Make-Versus-Buy Analysis

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Communication Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Stakeholder Management

• MBA
• CPSM
• CSCP
• CPM

• Electronics Manufacturing
• Supply Chain Dynamics
• Technology Life cycles
• Global Supplier Networks
• Advanced Technology Programs

• Excel
• Power Point
• Data Analytics Tools