Mechanical Category Manager (Onsite)

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon were on a mission to Protect Life. Were explorers pursuing societys 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 youll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

• Own supplier performance for assigned categories including quality delivery cost capacity and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute category strategies that reduce supply risk improve competitiveness and ensure continuity of supply.
• Lead supplier business reviews and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive accountability and performance.
• Partner with Demand Planning to communicate short- and long-term forecasts and align supplier readiness with business needs.
• Assess supplier and market dynamics to identify sourcing risks cost opportunities and supply base optimization strategies.
• Lead sourcing initiatives to benchmark and evaluate incumbent and new suppliers on cost capability quality capacity and commercial terms.
• Optimize inventory and working capital through replenishment strategies lead time improvements MOQ negotiation and supplier collaboration.
• Negotiate contracts pricing and supply agreements in support of business and category objectives.
• Support new product introductions by aligning sourcing strategy and supplier readiness with product requirements and launch timelines.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering Quality Manufacturing Product Management Demand Planning and Sales Operations to resolve supplier issues and align on expectations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier-related issues within assigned categories.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering Operations or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in procurement sourcing commodity management or category management.
• Experience managing supplier relationships in a manufacturing hardware or operations-driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate pricing lead times and commercial terms.
• Strong analytical communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and suppliers at multiple levels.

• Experience supporting mechanical categories or related commodities.
• Strong negotiation and supplier performance management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced ambiguous environment.
• Track record of driving measurable improvements in cost quality delivery inventory or supply continuity.
• APICS ISM PMP or Six Sigma certification preferred.

• Competitive salary and 401(k) with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical dental and vision plans
• Fitness programs
• Emotional and mental wellness support
• Learning and development programs
• And yes we have snacks in our offices

Dont meet every single requirement Thats ok. At Axon we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If youre excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification listed here we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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