Category Manager

About the role

Responsible for leading strategic sourcing activities for assigned categories, including Optics & Photonics, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) electronics, and secondary packaging supporting instrument manufacturing in St. Louis. Ensures compliance with purchasing policies, processes, and regulatory requirements while driving cost, quality, supply continuity, and risk management objectives. Identifies, evaluates, and qualifies new suppliers, and oversees supplier performance through risk assessment, rationalization, contract negotiation, and relationship management. Leads sourcing projects through supplier assessment, negotiation, and award phases, serving as