Regional Category Manager, Logistics Services
Your Job
As the Regional Category Manager - Logistics Services, you will support the sourcing, procurement, and supplier management activities for transportation, warehousing, and customs brokerage services across the Americas.
Working closely with supply chain, operations, finance, and regional business partners, you will execute category strategies, lead sourcing events, negotiate supplier agreements, and identify opportunities to improve cost, service, and operational performance.
Our Team
Our team is responsible for developing and managing the logistics supplier network that supports Molex's manufacturing, distribution, and customer fulfillment operations across the globe.
We partner closely with regional and global stakeholders to ensure reliable transportation, warehousing, and brokerage solutions while driving efficiency, resiliency, and long-term value.
This role will focus primarily on supporting the Americas region while collaborating with a broader global logistics procurement organization.
What You Will Do
* Support category strategies across transportation, warehousing, and customs brokerage services throughout the Americas
* Lead sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and contract management activities for regional logistics providers
* Analyze transportation, warehousing, and logistics spend to identify cost savings, performance improvements, and supply chain efficiencies
* Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive service, innovation, and value creation
* Monitor market trends, rates, capacity constraints, and industry developments across trucking, rail, ocean, air freight, warehousing, and brokerage services
* Partner with operations, supply chain, finance, and business leaders to align sourcing activities with business objectives
* Support supplier performance management, including scorecards, business reviews, and corrective action plans
* Contribute to regional and global procurement initiatives that improve network efficiency and standardize best practices
* Utilize data and analytics to support decision-making and measure sourcing impact
Skills & Capabilities
* Supplier Management & Negotiation: Builds productive supplier relationships and negotiates agreements that balance cost, service, and risk.
* Business & Financial Acumen: Understands key logistics cost drivers and evaluates sourcing decisions through a value-focused lens.
* Analytical Mindset: Uses data, market intelligence, and performance metrics to identify opportunities and drive improvements.
* Collaboration & Influence: Works effectively across functions and regions to align priorities and achieve business outcomes.
* Execution Excellence: Manages multiple projects simultaneously and delivers results in a fast-paced environment.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field
* Experience i...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Lisle, US-IL
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Purchasing
- Recruiter: Molex
- Contact: Not Specified
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: 190768-en_US-US-IL-LISLE
- Posted: 2026-07-14 09:15:49 -
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