Electrical Components Category Manager: Strategy & Sourcing

Integra

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

6 days ago

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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.