Electronic Category Manager

Drive strategic sourcing & supplier partnerships
Pascal develops high-end amplifier solutions for some of the world's most demanding pro-audio brands. We're scaling our Operations and are looking for an Electronic Category Manager with a strong technical understanding to strengthen our sourcing organization, and ensure we have the right technology, suppliers, and strategies to support our global growth.

What You'll Do

• Use you Technology and Business knowledge to:

• Own and manage the entire electronic and magnetic component commodity area at Pascal

• Select and evaluate suppliers, balancing pricing, quality, performance, technology and long-term scalability
• Build strong partnerships with suppliers to secure timely access to new technologies for R&D
• Guide R&D during NPI to ensure multi-supplier setups that support global scalability (China/NA/EU) and best-in-class cost

• Act as interface between product development projects and suppliers to ensure material readiness for builds and introduction to mass production

• Coordinate the Electronic Commodity Management - driving alignment with stakeholders across Quality, NPI Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain

• Implement strategic procurement processes to enhance the supply chain, optimize cost, and ensure stable supply
• Negotiate contracts, track key suppliers via KPIs, and run regular supplier review meetings – virtuel and onsite
• Stay ahead of technology trends and market dynamics to influence design decisions early
• Drive cost-down initiatives, run yearly RFQ processes, and ensure cost savings above industry benchmarks
• Act as an escalation point for supplier-related issues and compile input for QBRs
• Expect up to 4 weeks of international travelling yearly

What You Bring

• A B.Sc or M.Sc in Electrical Engineering (or similar) combined with strong business acumen
• Solid experience in category/commodity management and international manufacturing or supply chain environments
• A strong professional network within electronic components and suppliers
• Experience driving development with external suppliers and collaborating closely with R&D
• Highly structured working style with strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Advanced skills in Excel and solid proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Excellent communication skills in English

What's In It For You
At Pascal, you'll get more than "just" a job:

• Take ownership of a key strategic commodity area, where your work directly shapes the performance, scalability, and innovation of our global supply chain and design of new products.
• Build strong partnerships with world-class suppliers and collaborate closely with R&D, Operations, and quality to bring the right technologies to our products — at the right time and cost.
• Work in an environment where collaboration across disciplines is close and supportive, and where your ideas and insights can influence both product development and supplier strategy
• Enjoy flexible ways of working, surrounded by talented colleagues in an informal setting where we hold each other to high standards — and help each other reach them
• Experience a Scandinavian approach to work: healthy work–life balance, trust in your abilities, and the freedom to do your best work in the way that works best for you
• Join a culture built on care, creativity, collaboration, and a shared passion for sound - where diverse perspectives help us create something truly special

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We can't wait to hear from you

To join us, you'll need to be eligible to work in Denmark and able to secure the relevant work and residence permits.

Please note that applications will be considered as they are submitted, and selected candidates may be invited to interview before the application deadline.

Only applications submitted via our recruitment system will be considered. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies and third-party recruiters do not submit CVs or candidate profiles for this position. All applications must be made directly by the candidates themselves. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be considered and may be deleted without notice.