Strategic Category Lead: Mechanical & Electrical

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global); Eden Prairie (MN); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global) is seeking a Sourcing Category Lead to own end-to-end strategies for Mechanical and Electrical categories. You will lead supplier relationships and collaborate with R&D and Engineering on cost-focused product introductions.

This role requires 5+ years in strategic sourcing within manufacturing, with proven negotiation skills and experience in electrical components. Strong data analysis and ERP/MRP proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive strategic sourcing or commodity management experience in a manufacturing environment with ownership of supplier relationships.
• Proven negotiation and contracting track record with long-term agreements and measurable cost savings.
• Hands-on experience in electrical category components: PCBAs, connectors, cables/wire harnesses, power supplies, passive/active components.
• Strong cost-modeling and data-analysis skills with ERP/MRP and advanced Excel.
• Experience collaborating with R&D during new product introductions and supplier qualification.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for the category to optimize cost, quality, supply continuity, and innovation.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements and deliver measurable annual savings.
• Lead RFx events, should-cost analysis, benchmarking, and make-versus-buy decisions.
• Run supplier performance management with scorecards and quarterly business reviews with supplier executives.
• Partner with Engineering during new product introduction on design for cost/manufacturability and supplier selection.
• Manage supply risk: capacity, lead times, shortages, tariffs, and single-source exposure.

Connaissances

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

R&D collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Outils

SAP/Oracle ERP

Advanced Excel

Description du poste

Expert Executive Recruiters (EER Global) is seeking a Sourcing Category Lead to own end-to-end strategies for Mechanical and Electrical categories. You will lead supplier relationships and collaborate with R&D and Engineering on cost-focused product introductions.

This role requires 5+ years in strategic sourcing within manufacturing, with proven negotiation skills and experience in electrical components. Strong data analysis and ERP/MRP proficiency are essential.