Electronics Category Manager

Insight Global; McCook (IL); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Insight Global is seeking an Electronics Category Manager to lead global strategic sourcing within the electronics category. You will drive supplier management, negotiate favorable terms, and align sourcing with the company’s global strategy across regions including domestic and international markets.

The role requires deep knowledge of electronics components, capacity planning, and risk mitigation, with proven ability to optimize cost, quality, and delivery while building strong

Formación

• 5+ years of purchasing or strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience with electronics commodity and knowledge of components, capacity management, and supply chain risk mitigation.
• Experience with manufacturing contracts.

Responsabilidades

• Take responsibility for strategic sourcing management goals and implement actions to achieve them.
• Interface with engineering and finance on strategic initiatives.
• Negotiate for best cost, quality, delivery, and commercial alignment with suppliers.
• Develop supplier strategies domestically and internationally.

Conocimientos

Strategic sourcing

Electronics category

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Electronics Category Manager will assist the Director of Strategic Sourcing in setting global strategy for PRL. They will direct the activities in their category ensuring alignment with global strategy, manage suppliers and relations, create process improvements, identify cost saving opportunities, creatively negotiate, generate contracts, and ensure the strategic development and effective implementation of Global Supply Chain smart goals.

Take responsibility for the strategic sourcing management goals of the company and implement action items to ensure that those goals are achieved;Strong and regular interface with engineering and finance regarding strategic initiatives;Responsible for negotiations for best possible cost, quality, delivery, and commercial alignment by developing “win-win” strategies that achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers;Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models;Implement supplier agreements / contracts when beneficial by working with cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers to reach agreement on contract terms and conditions;Research and anticipate shifts in the negotiating power of suppliers;Analyze industry trends and evolving technology to proactively identify supply base issues to minimize risk, protect continuity of supply, and utilize emerging opportunities;Maintain and develop supplier relationships (trade shows, supplier meetings, conferences, etc.);Serve as a change agent for business initiatives;Develop and implement sourcing and supplier selection strategy domestically and internationally;Manage and mentor staff encouraging professional growth and development; Oversee staffing, recruiting, training, coaching of direct reports including performance reviews.

Skills and Requirements

• 5+ years of purchasing or strategic sourcing experience
• Past experience working with electronics commodity and understanding of electronic components, capacity management, and supply chain risk mitigation
• Understanding of electronics and baseline display, wiring, harnesses, cabling, etc.
• Experience with manufacturing contracts

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].