Electronics Category Strategist: Sourcing & Supplier Lead

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, 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.