Senior Global Category Manager

Your Job

This position is for a Sr.

Global Category Manager responsible for the strategic procurement of Semiconductors.

You will M anage a subcategory of semiconductor spend supporting Molex's Optical and Copper based networking hardware businesses.

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



* 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


* 10+ years of 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.


* Must have experience managing all electronic component subcategories.

What Will Put You Ahead



* Master's Degree

Skills & Abilities:



* Strong organizational and program management skills


* Strategy development and implementation


* Advanced negotiation skills


* Persuasive communicator


* Ability to read and understand technical specifications


* Strong communication, analytical, and presentation skills, both verbal & written


* Self-Motivated and able to work autonomously


* Ability to lead and manage a team in a matrixed organization


* Specific knowledge of the semiconductor industry and supplier base


* Broad knowledge of electronic component industry and supplier base


* Experience managing sourcing direct with manufacturers and through distribution

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