Senior Category Manager (Electronics)

Location: Shanghai, China; must be based in Shanghai, China

Company

hirify.global is a global flow control and instrumentation company serving industries including oil and gas, water, shipping, pharmaceuticals, and food.

What you will do

• Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for electronics categories, including PCBAs, electrical components, and motors.
• Lead supplier selection, RFQs, contract negotiations, and strategic supplier relationship management.
• Drive improvements in supplier quality, delivery, cost, qualification, risk management, and compliance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to support production and new product development.
• Lead cost optimisation initiatives using TCO, VA/VE, should-costing, and supplier development.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Electronics, or Supply Chain.
• 8+ years of experience in procurement or category management within direct materials, including electronics or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience leading global and regional sourcing projects and supplier negotiations.
• Strong commercial acumen, contract management expertise, negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical capability.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels and balance strategic global with operational regional priorities.
• Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems, with strong Excel and analytics skills.
• Business-fluent English and Chinese speaker required.
• Ability to work in a global, cross-functional environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position in the Operations Excellence department.
• Work in a global business focused on engineering excellence, safe operations, and sustainable growth.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Quality, Operations, and international sourcing functions.