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Electronics Category Manager
Nortek Data Center Cooling. Develop and implement category strategies for assigned categories .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing category strategies, managing supplier performance, and driving cost-reduction initiatives. Proficient in negotiating commercial agreements and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Category Strategy DevelopmentSupplier Performance ManagementNegotiation SkillsCost-Reduction InitiativesGlobal Sourcing Experience
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Hard Skills
Sourcing ManagementComponent StandardizationPerformance Metrics AnalysisCosted Bills Of MaterialsRisk Mitigation StrategiesElectrical EngineeringLow-Voltage Components FamiliarityAutomation Systems FamiliarityApproved Vendor List ManagementSupplier Qualification
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingLeadership
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsPLM Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree In Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree In ElectronicsBachelor’s Degree In Supply Chain
Industry Keywords
UL 508A ComplianceOEM ManagementPanel ShopsElectrical AssembliesSupply Chain Management
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and implement category strategies for assigned categories
- Segment suppliers into strategic classifications and manage the Approved Vendor List (AVL)
- Own performance metrics for cost, lead time, quality, and supply resilience
- Partner with Engineering on component selection for new product introductions (NPI)
- Identify alternate components and substitutions
- Drive component standardization across product platforms
- Identify and qualify new OEMs and distributors
- Negotiate pricing, agreements, and stocking programs
- Manage supplier performance through QBRs and scorecards
- Act as sourcing liaison for panel shops
- Support insourcing and outsourcing of panels and electrical assemblies
- Standardize components and bills of materials (BOMs)
- Support escalations, costed BOMs, and Approved Manufacturer Lists (AML)
- 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 year-over-year savings goals
- 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
- Maintain accurate ERP and PLM master data
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements
- Own commercial agreements and reporting processes
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
- Experience with UL 508A panel shops (preferred, not required)
- Familiarity with low-voltage components and automation systems (preferred, not required)
- Global sourcing experience (preferred, not required)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability (STD)
- Long-term disability (LTD)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) Plan with company contributions
- Meaningful growth opportunities