Category Manager - Electronics

A leading high-reliability product manufacturer require a Category Manager to develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships and drive commercial performance across their electronics spend area. Applicants should have strategic procurement expertise, and have experience working in highly regulated manufacturing or engineering environment.Working closely with Engineering, Quality, Production and Supply Chain teams, the Category Manager will be responsible for supplier performance management, contract negotiation, new supplier introduction and ensuring continuity of supply in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.Specific duties of the Category Manager - Electronics include:Develop and implement sourcing strategies for electronic commodity groups.Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to support business objectives and long-term supply chain resilience.Negotiate pricing, lead times, contracts and commercial agreements with suppliers.Identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers in line with business requirements and category strategies.Drive supplier performance improvement through reviews, audits, corrective actions and development plans.Work closely with Engineering and Quality teams supporting NPI activities, and resolving supplier-related technical, quality and delivery issues.Provide accurate supplier pricing and lead-time information to support customer quotations and business growth.Monitor market trends, supplier capacity and supply chain ..... full job details .....