Senior Category Manager Job at Insight Global, Round Rock, TX

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  • Insight Global
  • Round Rock, TX

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking candidates for their partner's "Senior Category Manager" opportunity:

Salary: $155K base + 15% bonus

Location: Hybrid - 4 days onsite, Fridays remote - Round Rock, TX

Start Date: ASAP – backfill due to employee departure

Position Overview:

The client 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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage supplier contracts and performance (quality, delivery, cost)
  • Lead commodity strategies leveraging company 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
  • Experience with EV charging systems

Job Tags

Contract work, Immediate start, Remote work, Shift work,

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