Strategic Electronics Sourcing Lead

XNRGY Climate Systems; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

XNRGY Climate Systems is seeking an experienced Metals Category Manager to lead the sourcing strategy for raw metals and fabricated metal components essential to our data center solutions. This strategic role focuses on supplier partnerships, capacity expansion, and cost competitiveness across a growing metals supply base.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement to optimize sourcing strategies, manage risk, and drive measurable cost savings while supporting rapid

Qualifications

• 7+ years of strategic sourcing or category management experience supporting electrical or industrial electronic commodities.
• Experience negotiating with global manufacturers and distribution partners.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies that improve cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity.
• Build strategic relationships with manufacturers and authorized distribution partners.
• Lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, payment terms, lead times, and long-term agreements.
• Partner with Engineering to support new product introductions, component standardization, and value engineering initiatives.
• Monitor market conditions and supplier performance to proactively manage supply risk.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers that support capacity, growth, and business continuity.
• Drive continuous cost reduction and supplier performance improvements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Supply chain

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business

Job description

XNRGY Climate Systems is seeking an experienced Metals Category Manager to lead the sourcing strategy for raw metals and fabricated metal components essential to our data center solutions. This strategic role focuses on supplier partnerships, capacity expansion, and cost competitiveness across a growing metals supply base.

You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and procurement to optimize sourcing strategies, manage risk, and drive measurable cost savings while supporting rapid