Electronics Category Lead for AI‑Ready Data Centers

Nortek Data Center Cooling; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

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 closely collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to drive cost efficiency, quality, and supply resilience.

The role requires a strong background in sourcing, vendor management, and cross-functional leadership to optimize spend and supply risk across global programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience 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 categories.
• Segment suppliers into strategic classifications and manage AVL.
• Own performance metrics for cost, lead time, quality and resilience.
• Partner with Engineering on component selection for NPI and identify substitutions.
• Negotiate pricing, agreements and stocking programs; manage supplier performance with QBRs.

Skills

Negotiation

Sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

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 closely collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to drive cost efficiency, quality, and supply resilience.

The role requires a strong background in sourcing, vendor management, and cross-functional leadership to optimize spend and supply risk across global programs.