Specialist, Regional Category Management

Flint Hills Resources; El Salto; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Specialist, Regional Category Management to support end-to-end activities across master data, sourcing, supplier onboarding, and purchasing. You will collaborate with global stakeholders and suppliers to remove barriers and ensure material availability across regions.

You will work with Engineering, Quality, and other stakeholders to align requirements, manage master data, and drive continuous improvement in purchasing processes, data accuracy, and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with SAP procurement modules (MM, Purchasing, Vendor Management).
• Advanced Excel and Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience interpreting and managing large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Drive sourcing and supplier onboarding activities, RFQs, vendor setup, and approval follow-up.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and suppliers to align technical and commercial requirements.
• Manage purchasing and supplier master data, PIRs, plant information, part-number extensions, and Incoterms.
• Analyze RFQs and cost drivers, including metal-price fluctuations, to support decisions.
• Support purchase-order creation and resolve data or system issues affecting material availability.
• Track stakeholder requests, risks, and progress across multiple activities.
• Develop repeatable solutions to reduce rework and improve efficiency.

Skills

Fluent English

Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP MM

Vendor Management

Job description

Specialist, Regional Category Management

Molex is seeking a Specialist, Regional Category Management to support end-to-end activities across master data, sourcing, supplier onboarding, and purchasing. In this role, you will collaborate with global stakeholders and suppliers to remove operational barriers, support material availability, and contribute to plant readiness

Our Team

You will be part of a collaborative procurement organization working across functions and regions. You will partner with Engineering, Quality, internal stakeholders, and suppliers to support sourcing activities, supplier readiness, purchasing processes, and continuous improvement.

What You Will Do

• Drive sourcing and supplier onboarding activities, including supplier identification, RFQs, vendor setup, and approval follow-up.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, internal stakeholders, and suppliers to align technical and commercial requirements and resolve operational barriers.
• Manage purchasing and supplier master data, including Purchasing Info Records (PIRs), plant information, part-number extensions, supplier records, Incoterms, and transit-time information.
• Analyze RFQs and relevant cost drivers, including metal-price fluctuations when applicable, to support sourcing and purchasing decisions.
• Support purchase-order creation and help resolve system, supplier-data, and documentation issues that could impact material availability or plant readiness.
• Track stakeholder requests, priorities, risks, and progress while maintaining visibility across multiple activities.
• Develop repeatable solutions that reduce rework, remove process barriers, and improve operational efficiency.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Fluency in English.
• Working knowledge of SAP procurement modules, including Materials Management (MM), Purchasing, and Vendor Management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Experience interpreting, analyzing, and managing large datasets.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supplier management.
• Experience supporting supplier onboarding, RFQ processes, purchasing activities, or master-data management.
• Experience preparing management reports and executive-level presentations.
• Experience coordinating with global, cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers.

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