Electronics Category Lead: Data Center Supply & Strategy
Nortek
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Nortek Data Center Cooling is seeking an Electronics Category Manager to lead sourcing strategies for electrical components used in panels and control assemblies. You will collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations and panel shops to drive cost efficiency and supply resilience.
This role requires strong negotiation, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize BOMs, manage AVL, and deliver year-over-year savings while ensuring compliance and quality in global
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Supply Chain, or related field.
- 5+ years in sourcing, category, or commodity management.
- Experience collaborating with Engineering and panel integrators.
- Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement category strategies for assigned electrical components.
- Collaborate with Engineering on component selection for NPI and substitutions.
- Identify and qualify new OEMs and distributors; negotiate pricing.
- Manage supplier performance with QBRs and scorecards.
- Support panel shops with sourcing for insourcing/outsourcing.
- Monitor lead times and manage AML/BoMs; ensure cost reductions.
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Nortek Data Center Cooling is seeking an Electronics Category Manager to lead sourcing strategies for electrical components used in panels and control assemblies. You will collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations and panel shops to drive cost efficiency and supply resilience.
This role requires strong negotiation, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize BOMs, manage AVL, and deliver year-over-year savings while ensuring compliance and quality in global
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