Category Manager – Electronics

Agsweltgermany; Tuusula; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DEXIS, an operating company of Envista, seeks a Category Manager – Electronics to develop and execute category and supplier strategies for PCB assemblies, standard electronics, and cables.

You will lead strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and risk management while collaborating with Operations, Purchasing, Quality, and R&D to improve availability, quality, delivery, and inventory. Travel domestically and internationally is required; a master’s degree or related bachelor’s is preferred.

Qualifications

• Mandatory: At least 5 years of procurement or supply chain experience in electronics.
• Mandatory: Experience with continuous improvement tools.
• Mandatory: Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office.
• Mandatory: Ability and willingness to travel domestically and globally.
• Preferred: Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or related field.
• Preferred: Experience in a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category and supplier strategies for electronics categories (PCBAs, standard electronics, cables).
• Lead strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiations to drive cost optimization.
• Collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, Quality, and R&D to improve material availability, product quality, delivery performance, and inventory management.
• Conduct supplier visits, research market trends, develop alternative supply sources, and support new product introductions within a QMS context.
• Manage procurement processes, supplier audits, resolve quality non-conformities, assess supplier risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business or related field

Master's degree preferred or relevant bachelor

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Contract negotiations

Cost optimization

Risk mitigation

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Microsoft Office

Travel willingness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DEXIS, an operating company of Envista, is seeking a Category Manager – Electronics to develop and execute category and supplier strategies that support business objectives, supply chain efficiency, and material cost reduction. The role focuses on electronics categories such as PCB assemblies (PCBAs), standard electronics, and cables.

Responsibilities include strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, cost optimization, supplier selection, and risk mitigation. The Category Manager will collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, Quality, and R&D to improve material availability, product quality, delivery performance, and inventory management. The position also involves conducting supplier visits, researching market trends, developing alternative supply sources, supporting new product introductions, and managing procurement processes related to the Quality Management System.

Additional duties include supplier audits, resolving quality non-conformities, evaluating supplier risks, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with domestic and international procurement and import/export regulations.

Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree, at least five years of procurement or supply chain experience in the electronics field, practical knowledge of continuous improvement tools, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally is required. A master’s degree or relevant bachelor’s degree, global organization experience, technical knowledge, and experience with medical devices or regulated environments are preferred.

DEXIS and Envista offer benefits that may include health and wellbeing programs, retirement and financial benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and learning and career development opportunities. Actual benefits may vary by location.

Requirements

• Mandatory: At least 5 years of procurement or supply chain experience in the electronics field.
• Mandatory: Experience with and practical understanding of continuous improvement tools.
• Mandatory: Proficiency in using computers and Microsoft Office.
• Mandatory: Ability and willingness to travel domestically and globally.
• Preferred: Master's degree or bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or a related field.
• Preferred: Ability to think critically and work across tactical and strategic dimensions.
• Preferred: Clear, organized written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred: Experience working in a global organization.
• Preferred: Experience in an FDA-regulated environment.
• Preferred: Experience leading continuous improvement efforts involving quality systems and products.
• Preferred: Ability to inspire others and drive performance excellence.
• Preferred: Perseverance and consistency in achieving results.
• Preferred: Engineering or technical knowledge or background.
• Preferred but not mandatory: Ability to understand and read engineering drawings and specifications related to fit, form, and functionality.
• Preferred: Experience with medical devices, a Quality Management System (QMS), and a Change Control Board (CCB).