Global Category Manager EMS - Business Line Analytical

📋 Description

• Develop and implement the global EMS/PCBA category strategy for the Analytical Business Line
• Consolidate and optimize the global supply base in collaboration with manufacturing sites and
• Lead strategic sourcing activities in accordance with the CIPS process, ensuring suppliers have the
• Identify, assess, investigate, and select suppliers based on quality, delivery performance, cost
• Negotiate commercial agreements with strategic suppliers, including pricing, contract renewals
• Manage ongoing supplier relationships and contract performance, ensuring commitments and service

🎯 Requirements

• Proven experience in strategic sourcing, global procurement, or category management, ideally within
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute global category strategies, translating strategic plans
• Strong understanding of supplier management, sourcing processes, procurement planning, and supply
• Experience managing complex supplier relationships and negotiating commercial agreements, pricing
• Ability to assess supplier capabilities and capacity while balancing cost, quality, delivery, risk
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to align manufacturing sites, local teams

🎁 Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a strategically important global procurement category with significant business
• Autonomy to shape the global supplier base and sourcing strategy from the outset.
• Collaborative, hands-on team environment focused on execution and measurable outcomes.
• Opportunities to work with international teams and stakeholders across multiple regions.
• Access to professional development and career growth opportunities within a global organization.
• For US-based candidates only: expected annual base salary range of USD $119,000–$221,000, depending