Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow or liquids, gases and powders across many industries worldwide.
Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.
Job DescriptionRole Overview
The Global Category Manager – Electronics is responsible for defining and executing global category strategies for electronic components (e.g., PCBAs, electrical components, motors). The role ensures cost competitiveness, supply security, and strong supplier performance while supporting business needs, including new product development. He or she will be required to based in Shanghai China.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for electronics categories, aligned with business and product requirements
- Lead supplier selection, RFQ processes, and contract negotiations to achieve best value and performance
- Manage strategic supplier relationships, driving improvements in quality, delivery, and cost
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to support production and NPD activities
- Drive cost optimisation initiatives (TCO, VA/VE, should-costing) and supplier development
- Ensure supplier qualification, risk management, and compliance with Rotork procurement processes
Profile
- Degree in Engineering, Electronics, or Supply Chain
- Experience in procurement/category management within electronics or industrial manufacturing
- Strong commercial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work in a global, cross-functional environment
Experience Requirements:
- 8+ years in procurement or category management within direct materials
- Experience leading global and regional sourcing projects and supplier negotiations.
- Strong commercial acumen, contract management expertise, and analytical capability.
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
- Ability to balance strategic (global) and operational (regional) priorities.
- Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems; strong Excel/analytics skills
- English business fluent and Chinese speaker.
Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow of liquids, gases and powders across many industries worldwide.
Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.
For over sixty years, the world has relied on us to create the things that keep everything moving. From oil and gas to water and shipping, pharmaceuticals and food- these are the flows on which our modern world depends.
Today we're respected and admired for our people, performance and products. Our success flows from our commitment to engineering excellence, and that's what we will always pursue, safely and sustainably.
Rotork is going through an exciting period of change and growth, building on our existing market success. It's a great time to join us and make an impact in shaping the future of our business.
Skills Required
- Degree in Engineering, Electronics, or Supply Chain
- 8+ years of procurement or category management experience within direct materials
- Experience in procurement or category management within electronics or industrial manufacturing
- Experience leading global and regional sourcing projects and supplier negotiations
- Strong commercial acumen, contract management expertise, and analytical capability
- Strong commercial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels
- Ability to balance strategic global and operational regional priorities
- Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems
- Strong Excel and analytics skills
- Business-fluent English
- Chinese language proficiency
- Ability to work in a global, cross-functional environment
- Ability to be based in Shanghai, China
What We Do
Rotork is a FTSE-250 market-leading global provider of mission critical flow control and instrumentation solutions for oil and gas, water and wastewater, power, chemical process and industrial applications. Rotork has 3,700 employees, based in 39 countries and serving customers in over 170 countries, led from our head office in Bath, UK. No matter where in the world customers are located, Rotork products can be locally sourced and supported by life-of-plant maintenance, repair and upgrade services. Rotork – Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.
