Global Category Manager - IT

Your Job

Molex is seeking an IT Category Manager.

This position is for a Global Category Manager responsible for assisting with vendor and spend management of IT and IT Outside Services.

IT primarily includes licensing, subscriptions, and IT service needs.

Our Team

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



* Procurement lead with sourcing of Molex IT, vendors and contract negotiations supporting global Molex across all Divisions (Transportation, Medical & Pharma, Consumer & Customer Solutions, Datacom & Specialty Solutions and Aerospace & Defense).


* Support and collaborate with Koch IT supplier strategists to continue support for Koch enterprise IT spend and contracts that Molex participates in.


* Work collaboratively and cross functionally to develop a preferred Molex supplier list (PSL) to satisfy Molex' needs globally.


* Manage supplier evaluation and selection, price and contract negotiations, from sourcing activities as needed.


* Be the legal liaison for Molex and vendors when negotiating Molex IT contracts.


* Be a trusted advisor to the Molex business stakeholders to manage commercial, legal and compliance risk with procurement contracts.


* Awareness of cybersecurity, AI, and data privacy relevant to Molex IT contracts.


* Review and negotiate commercial contracts and Statements of Work (SOWs).


* Work collaboratively and cross functionally to develop sourcing, negotiation and vendor strategies that meet the needs of the business.


* Effectively communicate with Sr.

Management inside and outside the company.


* Provide stakeholder support for the vendor and procure-to-pay processes as need.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Bachelor's degree in business, IT, or engineering


* 3+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, and contracting at an enterprise or global level


* Experienced in pricing and contract negotiation


* Understanding total cost for global services relating to software and software related services


* Sourcing and negotiating using knowledge of strategic category management techniques and cost drivers to achieve results


* Experience with or knowledge of procure-to-pay processes

What Will Put You Ahead



* 2+ years of experience in non-procurement, other business functions such as Marketing, Finance, Engineering, IT, Operations, HR


* 5+ years of Procurement experience - category management, strategic sourcing, commercial contracts, procure-to-pay, or a buyer role


* 5+ years professional experience in the manufacturing industry

Skills & Abilities



* Strong organizational and program management skills


* Negotiati...