Regional Category Manager

Molex; Región Sur; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Regional Category Manager for our Guadalajara operations to lead category strategy and commercial execution. You will develop sourcing roadmaps that improve profitability and meet customer and OEM needs while collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

This role focuses on value creation, total cost of ownership, and continuous improvement through strategic sourcing, negotiations, and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in category management, strategic sourcing, procurement, or related functions.
• Skilled in supplier negotiations, RFQs, cost analysis, and sourcing strategy development.
• Fluent in Spanish and English, with ability to collaborate within global teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional category strategies aligned with global sourcing objectives.
• Own category performance metrics, including cost, supplier savings, inventory efficiency, quality, and lead time improvements.
• Lead supplier negotiations, sourcing activities, and total cost of ownership initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and profitability.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and suppliers to drive Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives.
• Manage supply risk through mitigation plans, alternate sourcing strategies, and supplier continuity programs.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of cost reduction, design optimization, and value-creation opportunities.
• Analyze spend, cost drivers, and supplier performance data to uncover opportunities for savings and operational improvements.
• Communicate performance results, project progress, and strategic recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Supply chain

Supplier negotiations

RFQ management

Cost analysis

Sourcing strategy

Excel

BI tools

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

BI tools

Procurement software

Job description

Your Job

Molex is seeking a Regional Category Manager to lead category strategy and commercial execution for our Guadalajara operations. In this role, you will develop and implement sourcing roadmaps that improve profitability, drive sustainable growth, and meet the evolving needs of our customers and OEM partners. You will work closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful business results through strategic sourcing, value creation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Our Team

You will join a collaborative and highly engaged team that partners across Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, Logistics, Sales, and Supply Chain functions. Together, we focus on delivering innovative solutions, optimizing total cost of ownership, strengthening supplier relationships, and supporting long-term business success.

What You Will Do

• Develop and execute regional category strategies aligned with global sourcing objectives.
• Own category performance metrics, including cost, supplier savings, inventory efficiency, quality, and lead time improvements.
• Lead supplier negotiations, sourcing activities, and total cost of ownership initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and profitability.
• Partner with engineering, operations, and suppliers to drive Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives.
• Manage supply risk through mitigation plans, alternate sourcing strategies, and supplier continuity programs.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of cost reduction, design optimization, and value-creation opportunities.
• Analyze spend, cost drivers, and supplier performance data to uncover opportunities for savings and operational improvements.
• Communicate performance results, project progress, and strategic recommendations to leadership.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in category management, strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or related commercial functions.
• Skilled in supplier negotiations, RFQs, cost analysis, and sourcing strategy development.
• Strong analytical mindset with advanced Excel capabilities and experience using procurement or business intelligence tools.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving engineering, operations, finance, quality, and suppliers.
• Ability to assess supply chain risks, develop mitigation strategies, and influence business decisions.
• Fluent in Spanish and English, with the ability to collaborate effectively within global teams.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience applying financial and economic analysis to sourcing and supplier decision-making.
• Background in automotive, raw materials, stampings, connectors, or related manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrated success delivering measurable cost savings and supplier performance improvements.
• Proven experience driving Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) and total cost of ownership initiatives.
• Strong track record of creating value through strategic supplier partnerships and continuous improvement programs.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Molex is a globally recognized provider of electronic solutions, enabling innovation in industries ranging from automotive to healthcare. We design and manufacture critical connectivity solutions that improve lives.

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