Field Category Manager

Otis Elevator Co.

Category Manager overseeing strategic sourcing of commercial controllers/Drives at Otis. Leading supplier management and procurement oversight for North America.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier performance, and conducting financial analyses. Proficient in vendor sourcing and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to resolve supply chain issues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Category-Specific Sourcing StrategiesSupplier Performance ManagementVendor Sourcing ExperienceFinancial AnalysisGlobal JDE Experience

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ManagementRFP/RFQ ActivitiesPrice Proposal DevelopmentEngineering Drawings InterpretationQuality Management Metrics

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingIssue Escalation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft FormsMicrosoft TeamsSmartSheetSDC MOD ElogK2

Industry Keywords

Electronics Supply ChainElevator FieldCommodity CategoriesSupplier Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute category-specific sourcing strategies
Lead RFP/RFQ activities for pre- and post-award NE/MOD contracts
Act as the primary supplier manager for all vendors within assigned commodity categories
Manage supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and inventory management metrics
Escalate issues promptly during centralized sourcing activities
Oversee material procurement through delivery and installation
Collaborate with internal functions and external suppliers to resolve supply issues
Develop price proposals, financial analyses, and reports supporting price reasonableness

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS or BA in business, supply chain, or engineering
Minimum of 4-6 years related experience in an electronics supply chain function or Elevator Field
Experience in SDC MOD Elog
Vendor sourcing experience preferred
Experience with Global JDE & associated systems (K2)
Microsoft products: Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Forms, SmartSheet, Teams
Ability to read engineering drawings & customer Elevator / Escalator specification/requirement documentation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities for training and resources
Employee Scholar Program sponsoring degrees or certification programs