Insight Global is seeking candidates for their partner's "Senior Category Manager" opportunity:
Salary: $155K base + 15% bonus
Location: Hybrid - 4 days onsite, Fridays remote - Round Rock, TX
Start Date: ASAP backfill due to employee departure
Position Overview:
The client is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for electronics and EV charger technologies. This role is critical to ensuring cost-competitive continuity of supply and supporting new product development. The ideal candidate will have a strong electromechanical background and experience with contract manufacturers, electrical assembly, and supply chain strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage supplier contracts and performance (quality, delivery, cost)
- Lead commodity strategies leveraging company volumes
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks
- Monitor market trends and supplier shifts
- Drive cost-out initiatives and continuous improvement with suppliers
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and finance
- Support sourcing design changes and optimize shipping arrangements
- Expand diverse supplier spend and manage ERP setup
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years in strategic sourcing or supply chain management
- 5+ years managing PCB or electronic component commodities
- Experience with Electronic Supply Chain products and suppliers
- Strong negotiation and supplier development skills
- Familiarity with JIT programs and supplier performance metrics
- Ability to travel up to 25% (domestic and international)
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with ASHRAE standards and energy codes
- Leadership or mentoring experience
- Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking
- Clear experience managing supplier relationships and resolving performance issues
- Experience with EV charging systems