PCBA Category Manager

Forj Medical, 1635 Energy Park Drive, St. Paul, Minnesota, United States of America

Posted Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 7:00 AM

Exceptional People. Hard Problems. Meaningful Careers. Big Impact.

Nowhere else can you touch as many life-changing medical technologies. At Forj Medical, we work side by side with more than 100 medical device companies from startups to global giants to bring life-enhancing technologies to market. Working with us means solving hard problems with extraordinary people in a collaborative work environment. Join us.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a results-driven Category Manager with deep expertise in Printed circuit Board Assemblies (PCBA) and Strategic Sourcing to lead PCBA Category Management initiatives across our supply base. This role is critical to driving cost savings, supplier performance, risk mitigation and long term-sourcing strategies in support of product innovation and manufacturing excellence.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to end category management for PCBA’s and other categories as needed including sourcing strategy, supplier selection, contract negotiations and performance management
• Develop and execute a category strategy for PCB assemblies, components and related electronic manufacturing services.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality and Operations to optimize supplier capabilities
• Conduct RFx activities (RFI, RFQ, RFP) and manage competitive bidding processes with a focus on total cost of ownership and technical alignment
• Analyze market trends, cost drivers and supplier capabilities to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Drive standardization of components and supplier consolidation where beneficial.
• Identify, qualify and manage a preferred supplier base for PCBA’s
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, lead times and service levels to optimize value and minimize risk
• Support cross-functional initiatives including cost reductions, dual sourcing, localization and supplier consolidation efforts
• Support new product introduction by ensuring supplier readiness and manufacturability.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single source, geopolitical and end of life component risk.
• Ensure compliance with RoHS, REACH, PFAS and other regulatory requirements

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or related field
• 5+ years of sourcing/category management experience, including PCBA’s
• Strong understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes, supply base and cost drivers
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate complex contract and drive measurable savings
• Excellent communication , stakeholder management and analytical skills
• Experience with ERP/MRP Systems and sourcing tools

Forj Medical provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

The salary range for this position is outlined below under "Job Details" and is dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and applicable employment laws. Beyond base salary, Forj offers a competitive Total Rewards Package. We offer health, dental, vision, 401K plans, and time off programs. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual bonus program which depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

Forj Medical, 1635 Energy Park Drive, St. Paul, Minnesota, United States of America