Global Electronics Passives Sourcing Strategist

Flint Hills Resources; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex in Lisle, IL seeks a Global Category Manager for electronics passives (capacitors, magnetics, resistors). You will develop and execute a global sourcing strategy, secure supply, and drive cost reductions across all five divisions, collaborating with R&D, product development, and architecture teams.

You will lead RFIs/RFQs, build a world‑class supplier base, manage PSL/APL, and deliver value through multi‑sourcing and value engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management within electronic components.
• Experience managing passive electronic components (capacitors, magnetics, resistors).
• Demonstrated experience leading global sourcing, supplier negotiations, and supply assurance strategies.
• Strong business acumen with ability to influence cross‑functional and global stakeholders.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally ~20–40%.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global strategy and execution for Molex’s Passives category in a high-visibility role with broad impact.
• Build a world-class electronics passives supply base across all five divisions, enabling speed, flexibility, and resilience.
• Define and manage PSL/APL, guiding supplier selection, segmentation, and performance; align supplier roadmaps with product innovation.
• Collaborate with Business Units, Regional Category Managers, R&D, Sourcing Engineering, and NPD teams to translate strategy into action.
• Influence product economics by engaging suppliers early, optimize cost structures, and deliver savings through multi-sourcing and VE.
• Build strategic partnerships with suppliers and maintain executive-level relationships through reviews and roadmap sessions.
• Champion supply assurance across the lifecycle from NPD to EOL and drive process improvements for best-in-class results.
• Lead RFIs to support TCO assessments; establish best practices for capturing cost advantages across locations.
• Lead RFQs and negotiation strategies using pricing, target cost analysis and market intel to maximize value.
• Partner with Engineering to develop a multi-year VAVE pipeline delivering measurable value across divisions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Global sourcing

Supplier negotiations

RFIs/RFQs

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering

Job description

Molex in Lisle, IL seeks a Global Category Manager for electronics passives (capacitors, magnetics, resistors). You will develop and execute a global sourcing strategy, secure supply, and drive cost reductions across all five divisions, collaborating with R&D, product development, and architecture teams.

You will lead RFIs/RFQs, build a world‑class supplier base, manage PSL/APL, and deliver value through multi‑sourcing and value engineering.