Senior Category Manager, Fans and Coils

Nortek Data Center Cooling

Fans & Coils Category Manager at Nortek Data Center Cooling developing sourcing strategies for electrical components and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing and category management, with a focus on developing strategies for Fans & Coils, supplier performance management, and cost-reduction initiatives. Proficient in negotiation, market intelligence, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Sourcing ManagementNegotiation SkillsCost-Reduction InitiativesSupplier Performance ManagementGlobal Sourcing Experience

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Hard Skills

Category Strategy DevelopmentCost ModelsTotal Cost of Ownership (TCO) AssessmentsSupplier SegmentationComponent StandardizationMarket Intelligence DevelopmentRisk Mitigation StrategiesERP Master Data ManagementBills of Materials (BOM) StandardizationPerformance Metrics Ownership

Soft Skills

AgilityProblem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsPLM Systems

Industry Keywords

Mechanical EngineeringSupply Chain ManagementOEM QualificationCoils Supply LandscapeFans Supply Landscape

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement category strategies for Fans & Coils and related components.
Segment suppliers into Tier 1–4 classifications.
Own performance metrics for cost, lead time, quality, and supply resilience.
Partner with Engineering & NPD Sourcing Managers 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 the assigned categories.
Standardize components and bills of materials (BOMs)
Develop cost-reduction initiatives and pipelines.
Build cost models and total cost of ownership (TCO) assessments.
Develop market intelligence to assess new players, technologies and upcoming supply risks.
Monitor global supply constraints and lead-time trends.
Identify end-of-life (EOL) and last-time-buy (LTB) risks.
Implement second sourcing and risk mitigation strategies.
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 Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
5+ years of experience in sourcing, category, or commodity management.
Experience collaborating with Engineering, Quality and Project Management team to drive cross-functional project milestones.
Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
Keen to work within a fast paced & hyper-growth environment, where agility and problem solving are key.
Preferred (Not Required) Direct experience with Coils / Fans supply landscape.
Global sourcing experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities