Electronics Category Manager

Maximize your potential. Minimize your footprint. Nortek Data Center Cooling is a Madison Industries company. Madison Industries is one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world and has a robust portfolio of indoor air quality solutions. Madison builds entrepreneurially driven, branded market leaders that are committed to making the world safer, healthier and more productive by creating innovative solutions that deliver outstanding customer value. At Nortek Data Center Cooling, we’re shaping the future by Creating a Better Tomorrow Every Day! We are a premier HVAC company offering energy efficient and sustainable products and solutions that exceed customer expectations through our employees’ commitment to quality, customer experience and operational excellence. Nortek Data Center Cooling. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Nortek Air Management and its divisions offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions. To apply, please visit our career site at www.nortekair.com/careers. Other Benefits: *Making NexGen Products - Cooling the World’s Ever Expanding Data Centers *Airconditioned work environment *Benefits start day one *401K match *First year, 4 weeks’ vacation (accrued) Nortek Data Center Cooling builds the systems that keep modern data centers running — from liquid cooling to large‑scale air solutions. Our work supports some of the world’s most demanding AI and hyperscale environments, and we solve those challenges with engineering depth and practical execution. We keep things simple here. We communicate early, stay close to the details, and follow through. When issues come up, we address them directly, not with layers of process. Customers count on us because we do what we say and we keep projects moving. Our culture is hands‑on and collaborative. People take ownership, move quickly, and help each other. If you like working with teammates who are straightforward and accountable, you’ll feel at home. With the backing of Madison Air, we have the scale, stability, and manufacturing footprint to support complex, high‑growth programs. Nortek Data Center Cooling. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Nortek Air Management and its divisions offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions. To apply, please visit our career site at www.nortekair.com/careers. Job Summary The Electronics Category Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing suppliers, and providing category leadership for electrical and electronic components used in electrical panels and control assemblies. This role collaborates closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and panel shops to ensure cost efficiency, quality, and supply resilience. What You’ll Do Category Strategy & Ownership - Develop and implement category strategies for electrical/electronic components. - Segment suppliers into Tier 1–4 classifications. - Own performance metrics for cost, lead time, quality, and supply resilience. Engineering Collaboration & Design Support - Partner with Engineering on component selection for new product introductions (NPI). - Identify alternate components and substitutions. - Drive standardization of components across product platforms. Supplier Identification & Management - Identify and qualify new OEMs and distributors. - Negotiate pricing, agreements, and stocking programs. - Manage supplier performance through QBRs and scorecards. Panel Shop & Operations Support - Act as sourcing liaison for panel shops. - Standardize components and bills of materials (BOMs). - Support escalations, costed BOMs, and Approved Manufacturer Lists (AML). Cost Management & Optimization - Develop cost-reduction initiatives and pipelines. - Build cost models and total cost of ownership (TCO) assessments. - Transition spend from distribution to direct OEM where beneficial. Lead-Time, Lifecycle & Risk Management - Monitor global supply constraints and lead-time trends. - Identify end-of-life (EOL) and last-time-buy (LTB) risks. - Implement second sourcing and risk mitigation strategies. Data Management & Compliance - Maintain accurate ERP and PLM master data. - Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. -Own commercial agreements and reporting processes. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Supply Chain, or related field. 5+ years of experience in sourcing, category, or commodity management. Experience collaborating with Engineering and panel integrators. Strong negotiation and commercial skills. Preferred (Not Required) Experience with UL 508A panel shops. Familiarity with low-voltage components and automation systems. Global sourcing experience. Why Join Nortek DCC Play an important role on a growing team Contribute to a company helping power the next generation of AI‑ready data centers Work in an environment with meaningful growth opportunities Apply To This Job