Electronics Category Manager

Nortek Data Center Cooling

. Develop and implement category strategies for electrical/electronic components .

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement category strategies for electrical/electronic components
Segment suppliers into Tier 1–4 classifications
Own performance metrics for cost, lead time, quality, and supply resilience
Partner with Engineering on component selection for new product introductions (NPI)
Identify alternate components and substitutions
Drive standardization of components across product platforms
Identify and qualify new OEMs and distributors
Negotiate pricing, agreements, and stocking programs
Manage supplier performance through QBRs and scorecards
Act as sourcing liaison for panel shops
Standardize components and bills of materials (BOMs)
Support escalations, costed BOMs, and Approved Manufacturer Lists (AML)
Develop cost-reduction initiatives and pipelines
Build cost models and total cost of ownership (TCO) assessments
Monitor global supply constraints and lead-time trends
Identify end-of-life (EOL) and last-time-buy (LTB) risks
Maintain accurate ERP and PLM master data
Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements
Own commercial agreements and reporting processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Supply Chain, or related field
5+ years of experience in sourcing, category, or commodity management
Experience collaborating with Engineering and panel integrators
Strong negotiation and commercial skills
Preferred: Experience with UL 508A panel shops
Preferred: Familiarity with low-voltage components and automation systems
Preferred: Global sourcing experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
STD, LTD insurance
FSA, HAS
401(k) Plan with company contributions
Making NexGen Products - Cooling the World’s Ever Expanding Data Centers
Airconditioned work environment
Benefits start day one
401K match
First year, 4 weeks’ vacation (accrued)

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Hard Skills & Tools

category strategiessupplier segmentationperformance metricscomponent selectioncost-reduction initiativestotal cost of ownershipERP master dataPLM master datanegotiationsourcing

Soft Skills

collaborationnegotiation skillscommercial skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in ElectronicsBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain