Job SummaryThe Electronics Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing suppliers, and providing category leadership for electrical and electronic components used in electrical panels and control assemblies. This role collaborates closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and panel shops to ensure cost efficiency, quality, and supply resilience.
What You'll DoCategory Strategy & Ownership- Develop and implement category strategies for assigned categories.
Segment suppliers into strategic classifications and manage AVL (Approved Vendor List).
- Own performance metrics for cost, lead time, quality, and supply resilience.
Engineering Collaboration & Design Support- Partner with Engineering on component selection for new product introductions (NPI).
- Identify alternate components and substitutions.
- Drive standardization of components across product platforms.
Supplier Identification & Management- Identify and qualify new OEMs and distributors.
- Negotiate pricing, agreements, and stocking programs.
- Manage supplier performance through QBRs and scorecards.
Panel Shop & Operations Support- Act as sourcing liaison for panel shops.
- Support insourcing and outsourcing of Panels and electrical assemblies as needed.
- Standardize components and bills of materials (BOMs).
- Support escalations, costed BOMs, and Approved Manufacturer Lists (AML).
Cost Management & Optimization- Develop cost-reduction initiatives and pipelines.
- Transition spend from distribution to direct OEM where beneficial.
- Manage assigned spend and build ideation and roadmaps to achieve Y-o-Y savings goals.
Lead-Time, Lifecycle & Risk Management- Monitor global supply constraints and lead-time trends.
- Identify end-of-life (EOL) and last-time-buy (LTB) risks.
- Implement second sourcing and risk mitigation strategies.
Data Management & Compliance- Maintain accurate ERP and PLM master data.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
- Own commercial agreements and reporting processes.
What You Bring- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Supply Chain, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in sourcing, category, or commodity management.
- Experience collaborating with Engineering and panel integrators.
- Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
Preferred (Not Required)- Experience with UL 508A panel shops.
- Familiarity with low-voltage components and automation systems.
- Global sourcing experience.
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- Play an important role on a growing team
- Contribute to a company helping power the next generation of AI-ready data centers
- Work in an environment with meaningful growth opportunities
