Global Passives Sourcing Leader

Molex; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Molex, a global leader in electronic components, seeks a Global Category Manager for passive components based in Lisle, IL. You will shape the global category strategy for capacitors, magnetics, and resistors, drive supplier performance, and lead sourcing decisions across Molex’s five divisions.

In this role you will partner with R&D, Product Development, and regional teams to align supplier roadmaps with Molex product roadmaps.

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, and/or resistors).
• Demonstrated experience leading global sourcing, supplier negotiations, and supply assurance strategies.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 20% to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Lead global strategy and execution for Molex's Passives category with broad business impact.
• Build a world-class passives supply base supporting all five divisions and enable speed and resilience.
• Define and manage PSL/APL, guide supplier selection, segmentation and performance.
• Collaborate with Business Units, R&D and engineering teams to translate category strategy into action.
• Engage suppliers early in NPD to optimize cost structures and drive savings.
• Develop executive-level supplier relationships through reviews and roadmaps.
• Champion supply assurance across the product lifecycle and drive process improvements.
• Lead RFIs/RFQs and negotiate to maximize value and achieve cost reduction.
• Partner with Engineering on VAVE initiatives delivering measurable value across divisions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Category management

Influence cross-functional

Travel up to 40%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Molex, a global leader in electronic components, seeks a Global Category Manager for passive components based in Lisle, IL. You will shape the global category strategy for capacitors, magnetics, and resistors, drive supplier performance, and lead sourcing decisions across Molex’s five divisions.

In this role you will partner with R&D, Product Development, and regional teams to align supplier roadmaps with Molex product roadmaps.