Sr. Global Category Manager - Motors and Actuators, Electromechanical Strategic Sourcing Team
About the role
The RDPI Supply Chain organization sources and manufactures a portfolio of robotics and automation technologies and is responsible for designing the supplier base, support and recommend the selection of technologies and components, getting the right solution to the right place at the right time to support our network of global fulfillment and transportation solutions. The Strategic Sourcing team is seeking an experienced Sr. Global Category Manager for Motors and Actuators (Robotics Applications) with a strong technical background in electric motors' manufacturing, precision motion systems, and actuator integration for robotic platforms. This role requires deep expertise in global supplier management, new supplier introduction, supplier development, and executing sourcing decisions to support new product introduction and long-term commodity strategy.
Key job responsibilities
- Serve as technical subject matter expert for assigned categories, leveraging engineering background to develop deep understanding of technology, architecture, and manufacturing processes
- Translate complex technical specifications into clear sourcing strategies, considering efficiency, availability, scalability, and risks
- Define and execute sourcing strategies aligned with product roadmaps and business goals
- Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and manage strategic supplier relationships and complex contracts
- Drive global initiatives, designing multi-region supply chain for cost optimization, risk mitigation, and lead-time reduction
- Own supplier performance management through scorecards and business reviews with senior stakeholders
- Travel to supplier sites domestically and internationally (approximately 25%)
- Lead large-scale initiatives spanning multiple teams and geographies
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and program teams to define technical requirements and ensure sourcing strategies meet cost, quality, and capability targets
Basic qualifications
- 6+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
- Experience with technology transformation initiatives
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ME, EE, CE, SW) or related technical field, or equivalent experience
- 6+ years of experience in supply chain, commodity management, and supplier management in a high-volume, global manufacturing environment
Preferred qualifications
- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
- Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan
Pay
USA, MA, N.Reading - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually