Senior Global Category Manager

2 weeks ago

Lisle, IL, United States Koch Industries Full time
Your Job

Molex is looking for a Senior Global Commodity Manager. Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical.

What You Will Do

  • This position is for a Senior Global Category Manager responsible for the strategic procurement of Semiconductors.
  • Manage a subcategory of semiconductor spend supporting Molex's Global Divisions
  • Manage supplier evaluation and selection, price and contract negotiations, supply continuity, and quality.
  • Work collaboratively and cross functionally with BU, SBM, and NPD sourcing to develop category strategies that meet the needs of the business.
  • Leverage early supplier involvement to improve product cost through value engineering activities.
  • Align supply to successfully support new product development, mass production and product EOLs.
  • Interface with internal architecture and development teams, supplier architecture and development teams, product managers, factory teams, supplier business management, and all departments of the Molex Supply Chain.
  • Work collaboratively and cross functionally to develop and maintain a preferred supplier list (PSL), and approved parts list (APL).
  • Effectively communicate with Sr. Management inside and outside the company.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
  • Bachelor's degree in business or engineering
  • Experience in a combination of procurement focused on electronics category, sourcing, and engineering.
  • Understanding of product development process
  • Experienced in pricing and contract negotiation.
  • Possess a strong knowledge of the semiconductor category including market dynamics, technology, production process, and advanced sourcing techniques.
  • Experience managing all electronic component subcategories.
  • Experience managing sourcing direct with manufacturers and through distribution
  • Travel up to 40%
What Will Put You Ahead
  • Master's Degree
  • Specific knowledge of the semiconductor industry and supplier base


For this role, we anticipate paying $130,000 - $160,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

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