Principal Category Manager - PCBA
Core
Principal Category Manager responsible for end-to-end sourcing, supplier selection, and relationship management for PCBA manufacturing and specialized materials/equipment in the national security sector.
Role type
Senior IC Category Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Custom Epirus PCBA designs, specialized equipment, and production programs for national security systems
Domain
Defense/National Security + Electronics Manufacturing (PCBA)
Required skills
Strategic supplier vision, negotiation, supplier risk identification, Make vs. Buy analysis, TCO analysis, PCBA manufacturing process flow knowledge, program management, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
MBA, Aerospace/Defense experience, military experience, FAR/DFAR knowledge, Earned Value Management, component electronics manufacturing
Technologies
ERP systems, PCBA manufacturing equipment
Responsibilities
Source selection from proposal to execution, negotiate pricing/terms/schedules, manage supplier spend distribution, audit supplier facilities, conduct supplier analysis for sourcing plans, mentor supply chain team members, support supply chain compliance and ERP development
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
