Sr Category Manager

Schindler Group; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision plans

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Development opportunities

Job summary

Schindler Group is seeking a Senior Category Manager in Morristown, NJ, to lead the sourcing strategy for Electric/Electronics Products & Components. You will focus on cost savings, supplier relationship management, and implement effective sourcing practices.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience in sourcing category management, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to conduct thorough market analysis to drive improvements across the value chain.

Competitive benefits include a 401(k) match, comprehensive health plans, and a generous vacation policy.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in sourcing category management, preferably in electric/electronics.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cost savings and implement effective sourcing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sourcing strategy for Electric/Electronics Products & Components.
• Ensure project milestones and savings deliverables are achieved.
• Conduct market analysis and develop procurement practices.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Cost savings

Negotiation strategies

Process improvements

Market analysis

Job description

Location: Morristown, NJ, United States

Job ID: 86726

Sr Category Manager – Electric/Electronics Products & Components

Your main responsibilities

The Senior Category Manager leads the E&E (Electric/Electronics Products & Components) sourcing category, focusing on cost savings, supply quality, and supplier relationship management, while implementing sourcing strategies such as dual sourcing and volume aggregation to strengthen negotiation power. This role is responsible for driving process improvements, developing metrics, and applying best procurement practices, working closely with various departments to achieve continuous cost improvements across the value chain.

• Lead the sourcing strategy.
• Responsible for the overall savings projects deliverables and ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Develop strategic sourcing initiatives by triggering the sourcing levers: dual source, volume aggregation, demand control, should costing, etc.
• Investigate all possible strategic actions to reduce supply exposure risks and mitigate inflation.
• Explore BCC opportunities.
• Conduct analysis on market, prices and risk development.
• Support the make‑vs‑buy process.
• Interact with the manufacturing organization in identifying and structuring innovative supplier contracts.
• Identify mission‑critical commodities that require scrutiny and planning, including hedging and other risk‑management tools.
• Ensure that the required planning and pre‑negotiation processes are aligned with the business unit and corporate objectives.
• Provide regular project tracking.

What you bring

What’s in it for you?

• Fully vested 401(k) match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective from the first day of hire.
• Three weeks’ vacation, increasing with tenure, seven sick days, three floating holidays, and eight company‑observed holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement eligible after six months of service.
• Parental leave – 100% base pay for six consecutive weeks within the first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

For questions, please contact Makayla Jay Cameron at [e-mail].

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.