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Job Description

DFS is seeking a Senior Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management for electronics and EV charger technologies. This role is critical to ensuring cost-competitive continuity of supply and supporting new product development. The ideal candidate will have a strong electromechanical background and experience with contract manufacturers, electrical assembly, and supply chain strategy.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and manage supplier contracts and performance (quality, delivery, cost)

- Lead commodity strategies leveraging DFS and Dover volumes

- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks

- Monitor market trends and supplier shifts

- Drive cost-out initiatives and continuous improvement with suppliers

- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and finance

- Support sourcing design changes and optimize shipping arrangements

- Expand diverse supplier spend and manage ERP setup

Required Qualifications:

- 7+ years in strategic sourcing or supply chain management

- 5+ years managing PCB or electronic component commodities

- **Experience with Electronic Supply Chain products and suppliers**

- Strong negotiation and supplier development skills

- **Familiarity with JIT programs and supplier performance metrics**

- Ability to travel up to 25% (domestic and international)

- Excellent communication and influencing skills

- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Preferred Qualifications:

- Familiarity with ASHRAE standards and energy codes

- Leadership or mentoring experience

- Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking

- Clear experience managing supplier relationships and resolving performance issues

Notes:

- NO BUYERS OR PLANNERS

- Electromechanical background

- Exposure to the technical, tactical, and strategic side of supply chain null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].