Contract Manufacturing Category Manager I (Onsite)

Responsibilities

• Location: Onsite at our Scottsdale, AZ office 3-5 days a week, and on the road 20% of time
• Reports to: Director, Strategic Sourcing
• Direct Reports: Yes
• Manage supplier performance through formal business reviews and ongoing engagement to meet Axon's requirements for quality, delivery, cost, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Act as the subject matter expert for defined commodities, assessing market dynamics and supplier risk while driving strategies to improve competitiveness and supply continuity
• Partner with demand planning to communicate forecasts and align supplier capacity with short- and long-term business needs
• Lead spend management initiatives to optimize supplier base, cost, inventory, and payment terms
• Manage supplier inventory levels through advanced replenishment strategies and negotiation of lead times and MOQs
• Negotiate contracts and supplier agreements
• Drive continuous improvement and supplier performance initiatives
• Lead commodity strategy development and execution
• Support NPI processes, translating product requirements into supply strategies
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Sales Ops, and Product teams to align supplier performance with business goals
• Serve as the primary escalation point for supplier-related issues
• What You Bring
• 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 (e.g., Jabil, Plexus, Sanmina), including PCBA, system integration, NPI, and supply chain constraints
• Proven ability to develop and execute category strategies driving cost, quality, and risk outcomes
• Advanced negotiation skills (should-costing, LTAs, VAVE, pricing models) and experience managing complex global supplier agreements
• Strong supplier performance management experience (KPIs, QBRs, scorecards, continuous improvement) with demonstrated accountability across cost, quality, and delivery
• Solid understanding of cost drivers and total landed cost optimization, with experience in manufacturing transfers, ramp-up, and dual-sourcing strategies
• Experience identifying and mitigating supply chain risks, including geopolitical and capacity challenges, with ability to build multi-region sourcing strategies
• Awareness of key industry trends (reshoring, China+1 strategies, component shortages, lifecycle management)
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to benchmark suppliers, model costs, challenge assumptions, and drive data-based decisions
• Ability to influence cross-functionally (Engineering, Finance, Quality, Operations) and communicate effectively at all levels, including executive stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership capability with experience developing teams and building strong supplier relationships

Requirements

• Strong communication and negotiation skills as well as proven ability to work within team structure as an active participant and drive results through direct and indirect influence/collaboration
• Ability to successful function in "fast-paced" ambiguous environment
• Demonstrated capability of advancing further within the organization through track record of increasing responsibility and quantifiable results
• APICS, ISM, PMP, Six Sigma certifications desired
• Masters of Business Administration
• Benefits that Benefit You
• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices
• Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work
• Don't meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-t

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Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We're explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other. Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you'll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

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