Category Manager Electronics

Location: United States - Remote; domestic travel of 10–25% may be required.

Base salary: $120,000–$180,000 per year, plus potential annual incentive and/or long-term incentives.

Company

hirify.global operates an end-to-end advanced manufacturing platform supporting products across aerospace and defense, electrification, medical, energy and environment, and robotics and automation.

What you will do

• Develop and lead sourcing strategies for electronic and electromechanical components, including wire and cable, connectors, terminals, sensors, printed circuit boards, and batteries.
• Build supplier relationships and negotiate long-term agreements covering pricing, delivery commitments, inventory programs, and commercial terms.
• Reduce costs, improve supply continuity, and mitigate supplier and contractual risks across Re businesses.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Supply Chain on specialized components, long-lead materials, SKU rationalization, MOQs, tooling, and NRE costs.
• Establish supplier performance metrics for delivery, material availability, and inventory efficiency.
• Explore AI and automation opportunities to improve supplier selection, sourcing decisions, and working capital management.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management, preferably with electronic or electromechanical components.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience developing category strategies, negotiating contracts, and building supplier partnerships.
• Knowledge of electronic components such as wire and cable, connectors, printed circuit boards, sensors, or similar products.
• Ability to evaluate supplier performance, manage supply chain risks, identify cost-saving opportunities, and balance competing priorities.
• Experience with ERP systems, contract management tools, and data-driven decision-making.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain.
• Interest in using AI, automation, and emerging technologies to improve sourcing processes.
• Willingness to travel domestically 10–25% as needed.

Nice to have

• Experience leading electronics categories such as wire harness components, connectors, PCBAs, or specialized electromechanical components.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing, particularly aerospace, defense, or government contracting.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and contractual flow-down requirements.
• Master’s degree or MBA.
• CSCP, CPIM, CPSM, or similar professional certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee ownership with shared financial rewards based on company success.
• Medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other benefits.
• Work supports manufacturing growth and community revitalization across America.
• Equal Employment Opportunity and reasonable accommodations are provided.