Mechanical Category Manager (Onsite)

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact
As a Commodity Manager at Axon, you will own supplier and category performance for assigned spend areas, ensuring continuity of supply, strong quality and delivery performance, and competitive total cost. You will partner across planning, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and product teams to reduce risk, support new product introductions, and strengthen Axon’s supply base as we scale.
What You’ll Do
Location: Scottsdale, AZ. This role is expected to be onsite 4–5 days per week and requires up to 20% travel.
 Reports to: Director, Global Strategic Sourcing
 Direct Reports: None

• Own supplier performance for assigned categories, including quality, delivery, cost, capacity, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute category strategies that reduce supply risk, improve competitiveness, and ensure continuity of supply.
• Lead supplier business reviews and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive accountability and performance.
• Partner with Demand Planning to communicate short- and long-term forecasts and align supplier readiness with business needs.
• Assess supplier and market dynamics to identify sourcing risks, cost opportunities, and supply base optimization strategies.
• Lead sourcing initiatives to benchmark and evaluate incumbent and new suppliers on cost, capability, quality, capacity, and commercial terms.
• Optimize inventory and working capital through replenishment strategies, lead time improvements, MOQ negotiation, and supplier collaboration.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and supply agreements in support of business and category objectives.
• Support new product introductions by aligning sourcing strategy and supplier readiness with product requirements and launch timelines.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Product Management, Demand Planning, and Sales Operations to resolve supplier issues and align on expectations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for supplier-related issues within assigned categories.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, commodity management, or category management.
• Experience managing supplier relationships in a manufacturing, hardware, or operations-driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and suppliers at multiple levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting mechanical categories or related commodities.
• Strong negotiation and supplier performance management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Track record of driving measurable improvements in cost, quality, delivery, inventory, or supply continuity.
• APICS, ISM, PMP, or Six Sigma certification preferred.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401(k) with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Fitness programs
• Emotional and mental wellness support
• Learning and development programs
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and work location.

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

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