Contract Manufacturing Category Manager I (onsite)

Axon

Scottsdale, United States
On-site (3-5 days a week)
Manage supplier performance
Assess market dynamics and supplier risk
Lead spend management initiatives
Axon is seeking a Contract Manufacturing Category Manager I to oversee supplier performance and lead category management efforts at their Scottsdale, AZ location. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in procurement and strategic sourcing, particularly in electronics manufacturing

Job Summary

  • You will be accountable for leading assigned category(s) which have the highest impact on Axon’s supply base and spend categories.
  • Manage supplier performance through formal business reviews and ongoing engagement to meet Axon’s requirements for quality, delivery, cost, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales Ops, and Product teams to align supplier performance with business goals.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Axon is seeking a Contract Manufacturing Category Manager I to oversee supplier performance and lead category management efforts at their Scottsdale, AZ location. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in procurement and strategic sourcing, particularly in electronics manufacturing.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage supplier performance
  • Assess market dynamics and supplier risk
  • Lead spend management initiatives
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements
  • Drive continuous improvement
  • Develop commodity strategy
  • Support NPI processes

Nice-to-have

  • Work within team structure
  • Advance within the organization
  • Function in fast-paced ambiguous environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
  • 7+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or commodity/category management
  • Strong expertise in electronics manufacturing and global EMS/CM landscape
  • Proven ability to develop and execute category strategies
  • Advanced negotiation skills
  • Strong supplier performance management experience
  • Solid understanding of cost drivers and total landed cost optimization
  • Experience identifying and mitigating supply chain risks
  • Awareness of key industry trends
  • Strong analytical mindset
  • Ability to influence cross-functionally
  • Demonstrated leadership capability

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