Remote Electronics Sourcing & Category Leader

Nortek Data Center Cooling, LLC; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nortek Data Center Cooling, LLC is seeking an Electronics Category Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for electrical components used in panels and control assemblies. You will collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and panel shops to optimize cost, quality, and supply resilience.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 5+ years in sourcing/category management. Remote work options are available across multiple states, with a national scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Supply Chain.
• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, category, or commodity management.
• Experience collaborating with Engineering and panel integrators.
• Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
• Global sourcing experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for assigned categories.
• Identify and qualify new OEMs and distributors.
• Negotiate pricing, agreements, and stocking programs.
• Collaborate with Engineering on component selection for NPI.
• Monitor lead times and supplier performance via scorecards.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Category management

Education

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

Tools

UL 508A knowledge

Job description

Nortek Data Center Cooling, LLC is seeking an Electronics Category Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for electrical components used in panels and control assemblies. You will collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and panel shops to optimize cost, quality, and supply resilience.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 5+ years in sourcing/category management. Remote work options are available across multiple states, with a national scope.