Category Manager
Sun King View all jobs
- Dongguan, Guangdong
- Permanent
- Full-time
The category manager at Sun King will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and managing suppliers and the supply chain for solar home system components, including electronic control units, photovoltaic (PV) modules, grid-tie/off-grid inverters, and associated auxiliary parts. Your mandate will be to drive sustainable business growth by building resilient, cost-competitive, and quality-assured supply ecosystems that align with Sun King's mission of expanding access to affordable clean energy.What you will be expected to doSupplier Development & Management
- Support new product introduction (NPI) from a strategic sourcing perspective.
- Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for solar panels, inverters, and passive electronic components (e.g., resistors, capacitors, inductors).
- Maintain a high-quality supplier database and conduct quarterly performance reviews covering quality, delivery, cost, and service.
- Develop comprehensive sourcing plans and cost-control strategies for projects involving solar-powered devices and energy storage systems.
- Lead sourcing activities, price negotiations, and contract discussions, ensuring clarity on technical specifications, delivery schedules, and acceptance criteria.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction, supply chain localization, and supplier consolidation.
- Reduce total procurement costs through competitive pricing, bulk purchasing, and supply chain optimization.
- Monitor market price fluctuations (e.g., for solar panels and electronic components) and technology developments, implementing proactive risk mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate with R&D, Project Management, Quality, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure material specifications align with project requirements.
- Resolve quality disputes and address delivery delays effectively.
- Ensure all sourcing processes comply with industry standards (e.g., photovoltaic component certifications, RoHS compliance for electronic components).
- Maintain accurate records of contracts and documentation.
- A Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, International Trade, or a related field.
- Over 10 years of procurement experience, including at least 5 years specifically in electronics sourcing or procurement.
- Specialized market knowledge and an established vendor network, including reliable suppliers and manufacturing partners, to ensure fast and dependable procurement execution.
- Proficiency in OEM, JDM, and ODM business models, along with deep knowledge of passive electronic component specifications.
- Strong skills in procurement software (e.g., ERP systems) and data analysis tools.
- Proven vendor management and negotiation skills, with the market insight to anticipate price trends and manage supply chain risks.
- High integrity, the ability to thrive under pressure, and strong cross-cultural communication abilities.
- Professional English proficiency (CET-4 or higher), with demonstrated experience in international procurement or cross-border negotiations.
- Professional growth in a dynamic, rapidly expanding, high-social-impact industry
- An open-minded, collaborative culture made up of enthusiastic colleagues who are driven by the challenge of innovation towards profound impact on people and the planet.
- A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds.
- Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Sun Center for Leadership.