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LHH · 21 hours ago

Category Manager

LHH is seeking a proactive supply chain professional to serve as a Sourcing Category Manager. The role involves leading supplier performance, driving sourcing initiatives, and collaborating with engineering and operations to support new product and process development.

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Tommy Connor
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Responsibilities

Guide suppliers through the full onboarding lifecycle—from quote evaluation through production readiness
Resolve delivery or technical issues by applying structured problem‑solving and cross‑functional coordination
Develop improvement plans that strengthen cost, lead time, capacity, and overall supplier reliability
Build strong vendor partnerships, including performance reviews, capability assessments, and long‑term alignment
Collaborate with engineering, R&D, project teams, and operations to support sourcing decisions and component development
Contribute to category strategy that supports innovation, customer growth, and business continuity

Qualification

Supplier managementTechnical sourcingVendor developmentTechnical aptitudeAnalytical skillsContinuous improvement mindsetCommunication skillsRelationship-building

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in supplier management, technical sourcing, vendor development, or related functions
Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand mechanical or electrical components
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and commercial teams
A continuous‑improvement mindset with strong analytical and relationship‑building skills

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Life and disability insurance
Annual discretionary bonus

Company

At LHH, we believe work should be meaningful, fulfilling, and connected.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (2)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Dave Hilbig
President & CEO, OCM-LHH Utah, Wyoming
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Ted Diven, MBA
CEO - OCM / Lee Hecht Harrison (ID, MT, NV)
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