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Methode Electronics · 2 months ago

Senior Global Category Manager - Electronics & Electro-Mechanical

Southfield, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$126K/yr - $168K/yr

10+ years exp

Methode Electronics is seeking a Senior Global Category Manager for Electronics and Electromechanical Components. This role is responsible for developing and executing global sourcing strategies, leading procurement initiatives, and driving supplier innovation to support product development and operational excellence.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and lead the global category strategy for electronic and electromechanical components, ensuring alignment with product development, engineering, and operations

Conduct global market analysis, assess technology roadmaps, and monitor industry trends to inform sourcing decisions

Establish short- and long-term sourcing roadmaps to ensure cost competitiveness, technology alignment, and risk mitigation

Establish category-specific KPIs to measure and drive performance

Identify and develop strategic supplier partnerships to support quality, cost, delivery, and innovation targets

Lead complex negotiations and manage high-value supplier contracts across multiple geographies

Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives, risk mitigation plans, and innovation pipelines

Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Quality, and Operations to ensure supplier capabilities meet technical and compliance requirements

Engage early in the product lifecycle to influence design-to-cost and supplier selection decisions

Partner with global and regional teams to ensure local execution aligns with global strategy

Implement best-in-class procurement practices, cost modeling, and strategic sourcing methodologies

Ensure robust supply continuity plans and component lifecycle management

Optimize total cost of ownership (TCO), lead time, and inventory strategies in collaboration with supply chain and manufacturing teams

Qualification

Strategic sourcingSupplier managementElectronic components knowledgeNegotiation skillsERP proficiencyData analysisStakeholder engagementCompliance standards knowledgeLeadership skillsCommunication skillsCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Engineering, Electronics, or a related field; Master's or MBA preferred

10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, with at least 5 years in a global category leadership role for electronics or electromechanical components

Previous work experience working with high voltage solid-state electronics components

In-depth knowledge of electronic components, manufacturing technologies, and supplier ecosystems

Proven success in driving global sourcing strategies, supplier innovation, cost reductions, and supply chain resilience

Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier performance management skills

Experience working with cross-functional engineering, product development, and quality teams

Proficiency with ERP and sourcing platforms and strong data analysis capabilities

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills in a global matrixed organization

Familiarity with compliance standards such as RoHS, REACH, and conflict minerals regulations

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance

Wellness program

Time off benefits

Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution

Company

Methode Electronics

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Methode Electronics is a leading developer of custom-engineered and application-specific products and solutions utilizing the latest

Founded in 1946

Chicago, Illinois, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://methode.com

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