Senior Electronics Category Manager: Strategic Sourcing

Gentherm; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentherm in Novi, MI seeks a Category Manager, Electronics to partner with Category Directors and drive purchasing strategies across a semiconductor portfolio. You will balance cost, quality, supply continuity, and innovation while supporting broader business objectives.

This role offers the chance to influence supplier strategy, strengthen the supply base, and deliver measurable value across a critical electronics component portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering required.
• 10+ years purchasing experience in electronics/auto preferred.
• Experience in electronics procurement processes and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for electronics semiconductor materials and drive PPAP approvals.
• Manage supplier selection, development and second sources for continuity.
• Maintain master data and workflows across systems for operational efficiency.
• Develop and execute category strategies to optimize cost, quality and delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supplier tech with core architecture.

Skills

Purchasing

Electronics procurement

Supplier management

Supply chain optimization

Negotiation

Stakeholder influence

English proficiency

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

Gentherm in Novi, MI seeks a Category Manager, Electronics to partner with Category Directors and drive purchasing strategies across a semiconductor portfolio. You will balance cost, quality, supply continuity, and innovation while supporting broader business objectives.

This role offers the chance to influence supplier strategy, strengthen the supply base, and deliver measurable value across a critical electronics component portfolio.