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# Category Lead

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Category Lead&nbsp; Department:&nbsp;Supply Chain&nbsp;&nbsp; Reports to:&nbsp;Director of Supply Chain&nbsp; Position Summary&nbsp; The&nbsp;Category Lead&nbsp;is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that deliver cost savings, supply continuity, quality, and innovation across assigned categories. This role partners cross-functionally with&nbsp;sales,&nbsp;engineering, operations, finance, and quality teams to manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure procurement activities align with broader business objectives.&nbsp; Key Responsibilities&nbsp; Develop and implement category sourcing strategies aligned with company goals, market dynamics, and total cost of ownership analysis.&nbsp; Lead supplier identification, qualification, RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ), and award decisions for assigned categories.&nbsp; Negotiate pricing, terms, service-level agreements, and master purchase agreements with current and prospective suppliers.&nbsp; Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships, including conducting business reviews, performance scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives.&nbsp; Analyze spend data, market trends, commodity indices, and supplier financials to identify cost reduction, consolidation, and risk-mitigation opportunities.&nbsp; Manage supplier risk, including supply continuity planning, dual-sourcing strategies, geopolitical exposure, and compliance monitoring.&nbsp; Partner with engineering and product teams on new product introduction (NPI), early supplier involvement, and value engineering opportunities.&nbsp; Track and report savings, KPIs, and category performance to leadership.&nbsp; Resolve supplier disputes, quality issues, delivery escalations, and contract compliance matters.&nbsp; Stay current on market intelligence, industry benchmarks, and emerging sourcing technologies.&nbsp; Travel 20% of the time for Supplier meetings,&nbsp;Customer sites or industry conferences&nbsp; Required Qualifications&nbsp; Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.&nbsp; 5+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, or category management experience.&nbsp; Demonstrated success leading strategic sourcing events and complex contract negotiations.&nbsp; Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, ERP systems (M1&nbsp;or similar), and e-sourcing tools.&nbsp; Solid understanding of contract law fundamentals, INCOTERMS, and procurement compliance.&nbsp; Experience in&nbsp;sourcing electrical components including breakers, meters, Kirk Keys, etc.&nbsp; Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.&nbsp; Preferred Qualifications&nbsp; Masters&nbsp;degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field (equivalent experience considered).&nbsp; Professional certification such as CPSM, CIPS, or CPM.&nbsp; Familiarity with&nbsp;setting up&nbsp;Kanbans, consignment, safety stock, VMI,&nbsp;etc&nbsp; Core Competencies&nbsp; Strategic thinking and business acumen&nbsp; Negotiation and persuasion&nbsp; Data-driven decision-making&nbsp; Cross-functional collaboration&nbsp; Risk management and problem-solving&nbsp; Ownership and accountability&nbsp;

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