Koch Industries

Molex is seeking an experienced Sourcing and Procurement professional to manage our global Outsourcing category with higher focus on North America regions.. This role reports to the Director - Global Category MGT. You will be responsible for developing and executing Outsourcing (Connector & Cable Assembly) category strategies, category reporting needs, support in filling gaps in the supply base and developing key suppliers.. Preferred Job location: Molex Sites - Detroit (Rochester Hills), Chicago (Lisle). Knowledge of Stamping, Molding, Connector & Cable Assembly supply bases, technologies and products.. 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.

global category manager

Your Job Molex is seeking an experienced Sourcing and Procurement professional to manage our global Outsourcing category with higher focus on North America regions. This role reports to the Director - Global Category MGT. You will be responsible for developing and executing Outsourcing (Connector & Cable Assembly) category strategies, category reporting needs, support in filling gaps in the supply base and developing key suppliers. You will work closely with the internal stakeholders to build relationships and champion global strategic sourcing, supplier selection and analytics while providing support to reduce costs, secure supply, and technical advice. Molex is seeking an individual with proven leadership skills, promote cross-functional collaboration between business groups, drive communication and work to foster a culture of innovation providing value to the business. Preferred Job location: Molex Sites - Detroit (Rochester Hills), Chicago (Lisle) What You Will Do <ul><li>Develop and execute category strategies by working closely with all stakeholders and businesses.</li><li>Provide leadership and guidance in the following ways; stimulate creativity / innovation in others, foster new ideas, support those who initiate change and take risks, promote a global perspective. </li><li>Assists in defining category procurement strategy for Molex aligned with overall Molex strategy.</li><li>Support and lead on spend, saving analytics and report outs related to Category.</li><li>Drive reductions for category through analytics, update and manage spend and savings data.</li><li>Champion change and innovation. Lead and support extended outsourcing teams meeting.</li><li>Closely collaborate with business depts. to ensure supply continuity and business roadmaps.</li><li>Manage ongoing supplier relationships (SRM), supply continuity, supplier co-development account plans (CDAP) and change management needs.</li><li>Savings Drive: Update market dynamics and index movements; update on price increase / decrease impact, update cost reductions and cost avoidance.</li><li>Manage category projects (Value Add - Value Engineering) across businesses and company-wide.</li><li>Understand, support and comply with current Molex policies and practices related business programs including but not limited to government regulations,</li><li>Perform other related duties as assigned by management.</li></ul> Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) <ul><li>Bachelor's Degree</li><li>Experience in the procurement function focused on direct spend.</li><li>Experience focused on category management. </li><li>Ability to travel up to 25%, flexibility to work beyond normal hours.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills to effectively influence, network, and work with culturally diverse teams at different levels within the organization in a positive manner.</li><li>Good organizational and analytical skills. Negotiations and supplier engagement skills.</li><li>Knowledge of Stamping, Molding, Connector & Cable Assembly supply bases, technologies and products.</li><li>Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels within the organization - deliver oral presentations.</li><li> Demonstrated experience driving cross functional collaboration and geographies. </li></ul> What Will Put You Ahead <ul><li>Master's Degree</li><li>Previous background in Engineering, Finance, Project Management and/or Business Management</li><li>Experience working with leading international teams.</li><li>Deep knowledge of SAP and other procurement tools.</li></ul> At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here . Who We Are At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. 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. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf

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