Category Manager, Electronics

Overview

A leading global machinery manufacturer is seeking a strategic and results-oriented Category Manager to oversee procurement activities for mechanical/metal fab commodities across North America. This role is responsible for developing and executing category strategies for components such as stampings, forgings, and castings, with a focus on cost optimization, supplier performance management, and category strategy development. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in mechanical supply chains, strong analytical capabilities, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a high-volume environment.

This is a high-impact role that interfaces with engineering, operations, and quality teams to ensure seamless integration of sourced components into production.

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr

• Strategic Leadership: Define and implement long-term commodity strategies across the electronics and electromechanical category that supports innovation, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity.
• Global Supplier Management: Build and manage relationships with international suppliers, ensuring alignment with quality, delivery, and cost expectations.
• Cost Driver Analysis: Conduct detailed process cost breakdowns and design-to-cost activities, leveraging deep technical knowledge of mechanical processes to challenge suppliers and identify the most efficient manufacturing methods for each part.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, operations, and quality teams to support new product development, cost reduction initiatives, and operational excellence.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and manage supply chain risks, including geopolitical, logistical, and market-based disruptions.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously evaluate supplier performance and implement improvement plans to drive value and resilience.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and cost drivers to inform sourcing decisions and maintain competitive advantage.
• Global Engagement: Support international operations with up to 15% travel and flexible working hours to engage with teams and suppliers across EMEA and Asia-Pacific.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in global sourcing or commodity management, with a focus on electronics or electromechanical components.
• Proven success in developing and executing commodity strategies in a complex, global environment.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing international supplier relationships.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess commercial risk and drive data-informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to lead initiatives independently and collaboratively.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Engineering, Purchasing, and Supply Chain
• Industries:
  Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing, Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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