Job Description:

Join our Team: Category Manager, Electronics & Emerging Technologies
Moses Lake, WA or Bothell, WA, Hybrid

Genie is seeking a strategic and results-driven Global Category Manager, Electronics & Emerging Technologies to develop and execute sourcing strategies for electronics, controls, connectivity solutions, sensors, power electronics, and emerging technologies supporting current and future product platforms.

Reporting to the Senior Category Manager, this role is responsible for driving supplier performance, cost competitiveness, supply chain resiliency, and technology partnerships across a global supply base. The successful candidate will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, Materials Management, and Product Development teams to support innovation, growth, and operational excellence.

What you’ll do

• Develop and implement global category strategies for electronics and emerging technologies.
• Lead supplier selection, qualification, development, performance management, and strategic relationship management.
• Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing structures, and long-term supplier partnerships.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, suppliers, and market trends that support Terex's innovation roadmap.
• Drive cost reduction, value engineering, localization, productivity, and should-cost initiatives.
• Develop pricing strategies and cost models to maintain market competitiveness.
• Assess supply chain risks and implement mitigation and business continuity plans.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, supplier transitions, and footprint optimization initiatives.
• Partner with Engineering and Product Development teams to identify and source best-fit technologies and suppliers.
• Drive supplier development, continuous improvement, and supply chain simplification initiatives.
• Support aftermarket sourcing strategies and cross-functional business objectives.

What you’ll bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, or category management within a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of experience sourcing electronics, electrical systems, controls, or related technical commodities.
• Proven success negotiating contracts and managing strategic supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing and implementing category strategies with measurable business results.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across global and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, Master's degree, CPSM, CSCP, CPM, or similar certification.
• Experience sourcing electronic components, PCBs, semiconductors, controllers, sensors, displays, or connectivity systems.
• Experience supporting electrification, automation, connectivity, or other advanced technology programs.
• Knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes, supply chain dynamics, and technology lifecycles.
• Experience with global supplier networks across North America, Europe, and Asia.
• Understanding of make-versus-buy analysis, supplier capacity planning, and cost modeling.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong project management and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analytics tools.

Salary: The salary range for this position is $90,400.00 - 148,800.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to a base salary, this position is eligible for a performance bonus. All eligible Team Members will be offered health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), short-term and long-term disability, extended leave options, paid time off, company holidays, 401k matching, employee stock purchase plan, legal assistance, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement and discount programs.

Why join us

• We are a global company, and our culture is defined by our Values — Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Check out this video! The Terex purpose
• Safety is an absolute way of life. We expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.
• Our top priority is creating an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe, supported, and valued.
• We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions, engaging our people, and operating in a sustainable way.
• We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.
• Through innovation and collaboration, our vision remains forward-looking, and we aim to be a catalyst for change, inspiring others to build a better world for generations.
• We offer competitive salaries, Team Member bonus, healthcare, paid holidays, 401K, life insurance, LinkedIn Learning.
• For more information on why Terex is a great place to work click on the link! Careers | Terex Corporate

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

About Terex:

Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.

We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.

With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.

For more information, please visit www.terex.com.

Additional Information:

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact.  We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce.  Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values – Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship.  Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members.  To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability.  You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at [email protected]. 

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.