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Global Category Manager – Electronics
Location
Massachusetts
Posted
16 days ago
Salary
$115K - $130K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Global Category Manager – Electronics
IMI
• Define and implement the electronics category strategy for the Life Science sector, covering components and assemblies such as PCBs, sensors, connectors, and embedded systems. • Conduct ongoing supply market analysis to identify cost drivers, technology trends, capacity constraints, and risks. • Translate category strategies into clear sourcing plans aligned with Life Science business priorities. • Identify, qualify, and manage strategic suppliers in line with Life Science requirements. • Lead supplier negotiations, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives. • Drive supplier development activities to improve quality, delivery, cost competitiveness, and technical capability. • Partner closely with R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to align sourcing decisions with technical and regulatory requirements. • Support early product development through supplier involvement, cost modelling, and standardization initiatives. • Act as the primary point of contact for electronics sourcing within the Life Science business. • Deliver cost improvement through strategic sourcing, value engineering, and total cost of ownership analysis. • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks related to capacity, single sourcing, material volatility, and geopolitical exposure. • Support the development of resilient sourcing strategies, including dual sourcing and long term supplier agreements. • Lead contract negotiations and manage supplier agreements in line with IMI procurement policies. • Ensure compliance with applicable quality, regulatory, and sustainability requirements (e.g. RoHS, REACH).
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline (Master’s preferred)
- Typically 6–8+ years of experience in procurement or category management, ideally within electronics, high tech, or industrial manufacturing
- Solid understanding of electronics manufacturing processes, supply markets, and cost structures
- Proven experience in supplier negotiation and performance management
- Ability to work effectively in a global, cross functional environment
- Experience with ERP systems and procurement tools
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.
Benefits
- Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
- Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
- 14-week maternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
- 4-week paternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
- Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups
- PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays
- Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program)
- Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
- Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
- Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
- Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
- Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
- Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment
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