Title: Direct Materials Category Manager - Electrical Location: Lakewood CO Type: Direct Hire Schedule: Monday- Friday 8am-5pm Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 + 10% bonus Start: Immediate We are seeking an experienced Direct Materials Category Manager to lead our electrical category strategy for the organizations. This role will focus on managing and optimizing the supply chain in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments, ensuring alignment with product and customer needs. Key Responsibilities: + Develop and execute long-term category strategies for critical direct materials within the organizations global manufacturing network. + Prepare RFx, analyze proposals, and facilitate cross-functional supplier selections to optimize total value. + Negotiate pricing, capacity, and contractual terms with suppliers to enhance margin and drive category performance improvements. Qualifications: + Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role within a global manufacturing company. + Preferred experience with electrical, electronics, and/or mechanical categories. + Proficient in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Power BI. + Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or operations; Master’s or MBA preferred. #M3 #LIMD1 System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.