Category Manager, Electronics Contract Manufacturing

Job Description:

Position Title:                       Category Manager, Electronics Contract MFG

Location:                               Bothell

Reporting to:                        Category Director

On-Site/Hybrid/Remote:    Remote/Hybrid

Travel Required:                  Up to 50%

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Supply Chain Professional to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role is to manage contract manufacturing, with a focus on demand management and integrated circuit (IC) component lifecycle management. The candidate will have a close working relationship with the manufacturer and will travel to the manufacturer's site as necessary. The successful candidate will have intimate knowledge of IC component lifecycle management and experience working with Silicon Expert. The candidate will work closely with engineering to specify IC components that will be readily available in multiple continents.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the contract manufacturing process, including demand management, supplier selection, and contract negotiation.

• Develop and maintain relationships with contract manufacturers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery requirements are met.

• Monitor contract manufacturer performance and provide regular feedback to ensure continuous improvement.

• Maintain intimate knowledge of IC component lifecycle management and work with engineering to specify IC components that will be readily available in multiple continents.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure all procurement activities are aligned with business objectives.

• Provide technical support to the procurement team and other departments as needed.

• Position covers Bothell, WA and Moses Lake, WA.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management, with a focus on contract manufacturing

• Intimate knowledge of IC component lifecycle management

• Excellent communication skills, written and spoken

• Must be willing to travel as required (up to 50%)

• A general knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Electronics Engineering Degree

• Experience working with Silicon Expert is highly preferred

• Strong negotiation and communication skill

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

• Knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, and supply chain best practice

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems

The compensation range for this position is $101,700 - $124,300 salaried/annual. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

Terex Overview:

At Terex, we fully embrace the increasingly diverse world around us and strive to create an empowering and welcoming workplace culture. We are a $4.0 billion publicly traded global manufacturer of materials processing and aerial work platform products and services. We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact.   

While our operations are global, each office or factory is a close-knit community.  We value diversity, equity and inclusion, safety, integrity, respect, servant leadership, courage, citizenship, and continuous improvement.  It's an exciting time to be part of the expanding manufacturing sector - come join us!

Additional Information:

We see inclusion as a key to our success and are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions, ensuring equity within our workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the Recruiting department (person or department) at Globaltalentacquisitions@terex.com  

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.

Terex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.