Global Category Manager

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Molex is seeking an experienced Sourcing and Procurement professional to join our global Metals category team as a Global Category Manager. This role reports to the Director, Metals Category.

The team is responsible for approximately $600M in global spend and works closely with the internal stakeholders for the Metals category to champion global strategic sourcing activities in an effort to reduce costs, secure supply, and optimize deliveries; with an intent to ultimately prevent stockouts, leverage spend across internal buying groups, and maintain continuity of supply. Additionally, this team is responsible for directly managing the top 20% of metals suppliers (e.g. business reviews, contracting, negotiations, etc.). Focused in Raw Metals (metal strip, wire, tube, and alloy bar).

Location: This is an onsite role. Candidates can be based out of either of our offices in Rochester Hills, MI, or Lisle, IL.

What You Will Do

• Develop and execute Metals category strategies for single or multiple global categories of spend, coordinate activities across all regions to identify and qualify suppliers capable of providing products and services to meet business requirements globally, ensuring productivity, the lowest cost of ownership, and develop strategic suppliers into partners
• Lead and participate in team collaboration where category management expertise is required. Ensure category strategy is understood, supported, and implemented globally.
• Monitor supply markets and commodity trending for competitive changes and prepare cost models for respective category
• Primary owner of Supplier Relationship Management for strategic supply base within given category
• Be a leader and work independently to establish strategy timeline, managing deliverables, and ability to appropriately identify and escalate issues when necessary.
• Drive continuous performance and process improvements.
• Champion change and innovation. Leads initiatives that span virtual teams across the world and cultures.
• 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.
• Foster a collaborative environment among stakeholders while building and maintaining strong relationships across various functions. Leverage and build enthusiasm and support for adoption.
• Advise business about similar strategies employed by other "best in class" companies and other Koch entities.
• Closely collaborate with adjacent business depts. to ensure adequate and timely delivery of agreed services in line with agreed service levels.
• Ensure optimal balance between value for money and cost savings is achieved, while ensuring quality and excellent customer service.
• Continually look for opportunities for cost reductions and cost avoidance.
• Understand, support and comply with current Molex policies and practices related business programs. Including but not limited to government regulations, International Standards Organization (ISO) and Environmental, and/or Health and Safety (EH&S), Six Sigma & Lean Manufacturing, Total Quality Management (TQM), and Management Systems.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or sourcing, focused on direct spend
• Fluent in business English

What Will Put You Ahead

• Master's Degree
• Metals category management experience
• Previous background in Engineering, Finance, Project Management and/or Business Management
• Experience working with international teams
• Experience in supplier and/or contract management

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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

As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.

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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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).

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