Global Category Manager (Taipei City) - - 161135 - Koch

Your Job

As a Global Category Manager at Molex, you will be responsible for strategic procurement of Wire/Cable.

Our Team

You will manage wire/cable categories mainly supporting the Data Communications I/O Solutions segment.

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 a preferred supplier list (PSL), and approved parts list (APL) to satisfy Molex’ needs globally.

• Effectively communicate with Sr. Management inside and outside the company.

• Travel: Up to 40%, depending on location, travel to China, Vietnam, Philippines to meet with Division sourcing team and suppliers

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering

• 5+ 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 should cost knowledge of wire and cable

• Commodity sourcing and negotiating direct materials in an automotive environment using strategic category management techniques to achieve results.

• Knowledge in High-speed cables (Twinax cables)

• Master's Degree is preferred

What Will Put You Ahead

• 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 wire and cable 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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