Electronics Category Leader: Strategic Sourcing

Envista; Tuusula; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Envista is seeking a Category Manager, Electronics to lead strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiations. The role focuses on achieving cost productivity, quality, and timely material supply across PCBAs, standard electronics, and cables.

The successful candidate will drive supplier collaboration with Operations, Quality, and R&D, implement robust procurement processes, and mitigate risks while pursuing best-in-class supply chain performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Ability to develop and implement countermeasures to address issues.
• Knowledge of procurement laws and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develops and drives supply chain strategy and objectives.
• Owns supplier relationship management and negotiates with major vendors.
• Leads cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality, delivery and inventory.
• Manages supplier base to support operations excellence and material cost reduction.
• Develops and leads negotiations for contracts to support material flow.
• Conducts market research and analyzes trends to guide procurement strategy.
• Supports R&D and quality in supplier-related activities.
• Ensures procurement processes align with Quality Management System.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Procurement strategy

Cost optimization

Job description

Envista is seeking a Category Manager, Electronics to lead strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiations. The role focuses on achieving cost productivity, quality, and timely material supply across PCBAs, standard electronics, and cables.

The successful candidate will drive supplier collaboration with Operations, Quality, and R&D, implement robust procurement processes, and mitigate risks while pursuing best-in-class supply chain performance.