Linear Solutions Inc. · 23 hours ago
Category Manager / Sourcing Manager
Griffith, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior LevelLinear Solutions Inc. is a rapidly scaling supplier to electrical distributors in the conduit and raceway market. They are hiring a Category Manager / Sourcing Manager to take ownership of key product lines and supplier relationships, driving growth through smarter sourcing and stronger pricing strategies.
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
Hiring Manager
Patrick Fay, P.E.
Responsibilities
Build and manage key vendor relationships (domestic + international)
Lead pricing negotiations, rebate structures, and vendor performance reviews
Drive accountability on lead times, fill rates, packaging, compliance, and quality
Establish scorecards, cadence, and measurable improvement plans
Develop category plans: product roadmap, pricing position, inventory approach
Evaluate new product lines, suppliers, alternates, and private label opportunities
Maintain a competitive understanding of the market landscape
Track commodity inputs (steel, copper, zinc, freight) and translate to pricing action
Partner with sales leadership to stay aggressive while protecting margin
Build tools and processes to prevent 'pricing drift' and protect profitability
Improve forecasting and inventory health across key SKUs
Recommend min/max strategies and stocking programs for strategic accounts
Balance availability with turns and working capital discipline
Work directly with leadership, supply chain, inside sales, accounting, and operations
Support major account initiatives with the right product plan + supplier strategy
Help bring structure and clarity to decision-making across the organization
Qualification
Required
Build and manage key vendor relationships (domestic + international)
Lead pricing negotiations, rebate structures, and vendor performance reviews
Drive accountability on lead times, fill rates, packaging, compliance, and quality
Establish scorecards, cadence, and measurable improvement plans
Develop category plans: product roadmap, pricing position, inventory approach
Evaluate new product lines, suppliers, alternates, and private label opportunities
Maintain a competitive understanding of the market landscape
Track commodity inputs (steel, copper, zinc, freight) and translate to pricing action
Partner with sales leadership to stay aggressive while protecting margin
Build tools and processes to prevent 'pricing drift' and protect profitability
Improve forecasting and inventory health across key SKUs
Recommend min/max strategies and stocking programs for strategic accounts
Balance availability with turns and working capital discipline
Work directly with leadership, supply chain, inside sales, accounting, and operations
Support major account initiatives with the right product plan + supplier strategy
Help bring structure and clarity to decision-making across the organization
Higher fill rates and fewer stockouts
Better vendor performance and fewer 'fire drills'
Improved landed cost and stronger margins
Cleaner quote execution and smarter buying decisions
Reduced freight leakage and stronger category discipline
Faster scaling of new reps and strategic accounts
Competitive, analytical, and commercially sharp
Comfortable negotiating and holding vendors accountable
Confident managing real categories with real dollars attached
Excited to be in a growing company where you can make your mark
Not afraid to roll up your sleeves and drive execution
Preferred
Category management, strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain
Industrial distribution, electrical products, construction materials, metals, or manufacturing
Commodity-driven environments (steel, copper, freight, etc.)
ERP environments (Fishbowl, NetSuite, SAP, Dynamics, etc.)
Strong Excel / analytics / margin & pricing analysis
Worked with electrical distributors, conduit/raceway, or heavy freight products
Benefits
Competitive compensation (base + performance upside)
Company
Linear Solutions Inc.
The Nation's Leading Independent Supplier of Electrical Metal Conduit Manufactured in North America Now offering accessories with world class delivery!
Founded in 2018
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase