Contract Manufacturing Category Manager I (Onsite)

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s 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, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

You will be accountable for leading assigned category(s) which have the highest impact on Axon’s supply base and spend categories. This requires a broad market understanding and internal and external stakeholder engagement at the highest levels. You will ensure assigned suppliers meet and maintain requirements for quality, on time delivery, and continuous improvement while optimizing cost, inventory and terms. Enhanced understanding of emerging markets and technologies is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or commodity/category management
• Strong expertise in electronics manufacturing and global EMS/CM landscape (e.g., Jabil, Plexus, Sanmina), including PCBA, system integration, NPI, and supply chain constraints
• Proven ability to develop and execute category strategies driving cost, quality, and risk outcomes
• Advanced negotiation skills (should-costing, LTAs, VAVE, pricing models) and experience managing complex global supplier agreements
• Strong supplier performance management experience (KPIs, QBRs, scorecards, continuous improvement) with demonstrated accountability across cost, quality, and delivery
• Solid understanding of cost drivers and total landed cost optimization, with experience in manufacturing transfers, ramp-up, and dual-sourcing strategies
• Experience identifying and mitigating supply chain risks, including geopolitical and capacity challenges, with ability to build multi-region sourcing strategies
• Awareness of key industry trends (reshoring, China+1 strategies, component shortages, lifecycle management)
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to benchmark suppliers, model costs, challenge assumptions, and drive data-based decisions
• Ability to influence cross-functionally (Engineering, Finance, Quality, Operations) and communicate effectively at all levels, including executive stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership capability with experience developing teams and building strong supplier relationships

• Strong communication and negotiation skills as well as proven ability to work within team structure as an active participant and drive results through direct and indirect influence/collaboration
• Ability to successful function in “fast-paced” ambiguous environment
• Demonstrated capability of advancing further within the organization through track record of increasing responsibility and quantifiable results
• APICS, ISM, PMP, Six Sigma certifications desired
• Masters of Business Administration

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

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