*category manager - electronics and mechanical*:- location: mexico city, mex, mxat dover fueling solutions (dfs), we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level.we are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people.they're the heart of our company.as an employee, our promise to you is that you'll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you.unique and interesting projects - both locally and globally - will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths.we are #energizedbygrowth.dfs is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading-edge brands in the industry.as part of dover corporation and with our talented, innovative, outstanding people, we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail.providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment, including clean energy solutions, systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions, dfs comprises the product brands of wayne fueling systems, opw fuel management systems, clearview, tokheim, progauge, fairbanks, liqal, avalan, and bulloch technologies.headquartered in austin, tx, dfs has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in brazil, china, india, italy, poland, the netherlands, the united kingdom and the united states.*position summary*:*key responsibilities*:- develop and execute sourcing strategies for electronics and mechanical categories with a strong focus on regional sourcing, nearshoring, and compliance with usmca trade agreements.- own the category management lifecycle including supplier selection, negotiation, contract management, performance management, and continuous improvement.- drive cost reduction, vave (value analysis/value engineering), and productivity initiatives in partnership with engineering, operations, and finance teams.- collaborate with npi and r&d teams to ensure early supplier involvement and sourcing readiness for new product launches.- identify and qualify regional suppliers in north america and latin america to reduce lead times, mitigate risks, and align with corporate regionalization goals.- conduct detailed market and total landed cost analysis to support sourcing decisions and supplier negotiations.- develop supplier relationships to support capacity planning, lead time improvements, quality assurance, and risk mitigation efforts.- lead or support cross-functional teams on contract development, including commercial terms, service levels, and risk clauses.- provide input on category trends, pricing forecasts, and sourcing intelligence to internal stakeholders.- maintain a strong ethical standard and ensure adherence to all sourcing policies, delegation of authority, and compliance regulations.- support sustainability and corporate social responsibility goals through responsible sourcing practices.- *qualifications and experience*:- bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field required.- 5+ years of sourcing or category management experience in electronics and/or mechanical components, preferably in an oem or industrial manufacturing environment.- strong knowledge of nearshoring, regionalization, and usmca-related sourcing strategies.- experience in negotiating and managing contracts with regional and global suppliers.- demonstrated success in cost reduction, vave, and supplier performance improvement.- preferably bilingual in english and spanish to effectively manage north american supplier relationships.- proficient in erp systems (sap, oracle, etc.) and sourcing tools (erfx, contract management).*essential functions*:- up to 25% travel required (domestic and international).- ability to sit for extended periods and travel via air for long durations.- effective communicator capable of influencing across cross-functional teams and supplier base.dfs is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading-edge brands in the industry.as part of dover corporation and with our talented, innovative, outstanding people, we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail.providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment, including clean energy solutions, systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions, dfs comprises the product brands of wayne fueling systems, opw fuel management systems, clearview, tokheim, progauge, fairbanks, liqal, avalan, and bulloch technologies.headquartered in austin, tx, dfs has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities i