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We design and deliver cellular modules and connectivity solutions that automotive, and IoT companies trust to work for years, in the field, without compromise.\nOur teams span North America, Europe, and APAC, giving you the chance to collaborate with world-class engineers and go-to-market experts solving hard problems at global scale - from cybersecurity and supply chain resilience to regulatory compliance across dozens of markets.\nIf you want your work to matter in a world that’s rapidly connecting everything, and you want to do it alongside people obsessed with getting the hard stuff right, Eagle Wireless is where that happens.\nAbout the role\nWe are looking for an experienced Category Manager - Wireless Routers to lead sourcing and category strategy for our new Wireless Routers product line. You bring deep segment expertise: you know the supplier landscape (ODMs, chipset vendors, and component suppliers), you understand cost structures and BOM economics, and you have existing relationships across the wireless router / CPE ecosystem. This is a build-from-scratch mandate - you will define supplier strategy, negotiate commercial terms, and establish the cost and quality foundation for a brand-new category at Eagle Wireless. You will own the Wireless Routers sourcing category end-to-end from day one - a hands-on, single-owner mandate to start, with clear scope to grow the function (and, over time, a team) as the category scales. Day-to-day purchase order execution, expediting, and delivery scheduling are owned by our plant procurement teams; this role is focused on the strategic layer above that.\nKey Responsibilities/Skill s\nStrategic Sourcing and Category Strategy:\nDevelop and execute the sourcing and category strategy for the Wireless Routers segment\nIdentify, qualify, and select ODM and component suppliers (chipsets, RF front-end, PCB, mechanicals, packaging)\nEstablish a dual/multi-sourcing strategy to mitigate supply chain risk\nLead cost modeling and profitability analysis to assess suppliers' cost structures and identify opportunities for cost reduction and value optimization\nConduct competitive bidding processes to ensure the selection of the best suppliers based on quality, price, delivery, and service performance\nSupplier Relationship Management:\nOwn the strategic supplier relationship: performance scorecards, quarterly business reviews, and escalation ownership for cost, quality, and capacity issues\nRepresent the category in senior-level supplier business reviews and executive escalations\nCost Management:\nLead commercial negotiations on pricing, BOM cost breakdowns, payment terms, and contracts\nBuild and maintain cost benchmarks and should-cost models for router platforms\nEstablish Cost-Down and Design-to-Cost principles for the category\nCategory & Product Strategy:\nOwn category strategy across the product lifecycle - from initial sourcing and supplier selection through NPI and cost-downs - partnering with plant procurement teams on execution and delivery\nPartner cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management on RFQs and new product introductions\nEnsure supplier and category compliance with industry regulations, certifications (e.g. FCC, CE, Wi-Fi Alliance), and quality standards\nMarket & Industry Insight:\nMonitor component market trends, allocation risk, and pricing movements (e.g. Wi-Fi chipsets, memory, RF components) and translate them into sourcing action\nStay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes affecting the wireless networking and consumer electronics sectors\nPerform market analysis to track competitor offerings and pricing strategies to maintain a competitive edge\nCross-Functional Collaboration:\nWork closely with Sales, Marketing, and Product Development teams to ensure sourcing strategies align with market demands and customer requirements\nProvide strategic sourcing input and guidance for new product development and portfolio management\nSourcing Analytics & Reporting:\nPrepare regular reports on category performance, supplier metrics, cost savings, and other key performance indicators\nUse data-driven insights to guide decision-making and continuously improve category strategy\nRequired Qualifications\n5+ years of hands-on strategic sourcing / procurement experience, of which at least 3 years sourcing wireless routers, CPE, or Wi-Fi networking hardware (general category-management or non-procurement backgrounds are not a fit for this role)\nExisting, direct working relationships with router / CPE ODMs and Wi-Fi chipset vendors - be prepared to name the specific ODMs and chipset vendors you have personally sourced from\nStrong command of BOM costing, cost breakdown negotiation, and should-cost analysis\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field\nExcellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills\nExperience with ERP/procurement systems (e.g. SAP, NetSuite)\nWillingness to travel internationally to Asia for supplier visits (approx. 20-30%)\nFluent English\nWhat We Offer:\nOur work environment is collaborative, and we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes medical/dental/vision, generous PTO and paid parental leave programs.\nEagle Wireless recognizes the importance of forming inclusive teams to foster an environment where creative solutions are made for our clients, and all have the opportunity to thrive and succeed. 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