Category Manager - Electrical

Integra; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid time off

Education assistance

Retirement plan

Flexible benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Integra in Houston is seeking a Category Manager for Electrical Components to develop category strategies and manage supplier relationships. You will optimize total cost of ownership across cables, connectors, switchgear, harnesses, and control systems, working with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain to meet operational and financial goals.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, NPI support, risk management, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• 7–10 years procurement/category management experience, with 3+ years in electrical commodities.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier development skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint preferred) and procurement analytics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies for electrical components (e.g., cables, connectors, switchgear, harnesses, control systems).
• Conduct spend analysis, market intelligence gathering, and risk assessments to inform sourcing decisions.
• Align category strategies with business objectives, SIOP outputs, and cost-reduction goals.
• Identify, qualify, and develop a robust supplier base for assigned categories.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Lead supplier business reviews (QBRs) and performance improvement initiatives.
• Partner with suppliers on innovation, process improvement, and lead time reduction.
• Partner with engineering to ensure components meet technical, compliance, and manufacturability requirements.
• Work closely with operations and quality to address supplier quality and delivery issues.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by sourcing components and onboarding suppliers early in the design process.
• Identify and deliver cost reduction opportunities through value engineering, volume leverage, and alternative sourcing.
• Mitigate supply chain risks by developing contingency plans, dual sourcing strategies, and supplier diversification.
• Monitor commodity market trends and adjust category strategies accordingly.
• Establish KPIs and scorecards for supplier performance in quality, delivery, cost, and service.
• Ensure compliance with Integra’s procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Utilize ERP (Deltek Costpoint) and analytics tools to track performance and drive data-driven decision making.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Supplier development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Procurement analytics

Job description

Location: Houston

Department: DEPTEC

The Opportunity

The Category Manager – Electrical Components will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and innovation across Integra’s electrical commodities. This role will focus on building strong supplier relationships, managing strategic sourcing initiatives, and driving value through total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization. The Category Manager will collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure sourcing strategies support Integra’s operational, financial, and strategic objectives.

The Category Manager – Electrical Components will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and innovation across Integra’s electrical commodities. This role will focus on building strong supplier relationships, managing strategic sourcing initiatives, and driving value through total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization. The Category Manager will collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure sourcing strategies support Integra’s operational, financial, and strategic objectives.

What you will do?

• Develop and execute commodity strategies for electrical components (e.g., cables, connectors, switchgear, harnesses, control systems).
• Conduct spend analysis, market intelligence gathering, and risk assessments to inform sourcing decisions.
• Align category strategies with Integra’s business objectives, SIOP outputs, and cost-reduction goals.
• Identify, qualify, and develop a robust supplier base for assigned categories.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Lead supplier business reviews (QBRs) and performance improvement initiatives.
• Partner with suppliers on innovation, process improvement, and lead time reduction.
• Partner with engineering to ensure components meet technical, compliance, and manufacturability requirements.
• Work closely with operations and quality to address supplier quality and delivery issues.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) by sourcing components and onboarding suppliers early in the design process.
• Identify and deliver cost reduction opportunities through value engineering, volume leverage, and alternative sourcing.
• Mitigate supply chain risks by developing contingency plans, dual sourcing strategies, and supplier diversification.
• Monitor commodity market trends and adjust category strategies accordingly.
• Establish KPIs and scorecards for supplier performance in quality, delivery, cost, and service.
• Ensure compliance with Integra’s procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Utilize ERP (Deltek Costpoint) and analytics tools to track performance and drive data-driven decision making.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of procurement/category management experience, with at least 3 years in electrical commodities.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier development skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint preferred) and procurement analytics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (10–20%).
• Strategic and forward-thinking with the ability to execute tactical plans.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Results-driven with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to influence and drive change across the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment with multi-site and global supply chains preferred.

How We Support You

We believe your best work happens when you feel supported - professionally, personally, and financially. That’s why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive, stay healthy, and plan for the future.

• Performance-driven rewards – Competitive pay with incentive opportunities that recognize your results and contributions.
• Comprehensive healthcare – Medical, dental, and vision coverage that supports you and your family’s total well-being.
• Security and peace of mind – Life and disability insurance programs that provide protection when it matters most.
• Flexible benefits options – A variety of voluntary benefits so you can personalize coverage to fit your needs.
• Time to recharge – Generous paid time off to relax, travel, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Investing in your growth – Education assistance and tuition support to help you build skills and advance your career.
• Planning for the future – Retirement and savings programs that help you achieve long‑term financial confidence.

Come build with us

At Integra, we’re driven by a vision to transform the data center industry. We specialize in delivering optimized turnkey solutions that bring together speed, quality, and reliability - helping our clients build and operate the mission‑critical infrastructure that powers today’s digital world. Integra is a vertically integrated company - owning and managing every phase of the process from site selection and design to manufacturing, procurement, commissioning, and warranty. This approach allows us to move faster, solve challenges more efficiently, and deliver exceptional outcomes for our partners.

What truly sets Integra apart is our people. We are a team of problem‑solvers, engineers, builders, and operators who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering results. Our culture values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement - because in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, excellence and adaptability matter.

Joining Integra means being part of a company that is shaping the future of data center infrastructure. If you’re passionate about innovation, impact, and building systems the world depends on, you’ll find the opportunity to grow and make a difference here.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Integra provides equal employment opportunities for all people. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified applicant who requires reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre‑employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail]