Global Sourcing Lead - Fiber Optic & CAT6 (Hybrid/Remote)

Molex; Hudson (WI); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager to build and scale the supply base for our fiber optic and CAT 6 business. This role blends strategic sourcing with hands-on procurement and supply-chain execution to address immediate challenges while shaping long-term sourcing strategies.

You will collaborate with Materials, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Operations and Finance, and travel 40-50% as needed. This hybrid role is based in Lisle, IL or Eden Prairie, MN with remote consideration for

Qualifications

• 5+ years in sourcing, category management or supply chain roles.
• Experience with fiber optic cable, optical components, or high-speed connectivity.
• Experience managing suppliers and resolving delivery, capacity, commercial, or operational issues.
• Experience cross-functionally with functions such as Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Operations, or Finance.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day health and continuity of the fiber optic and CAT 6 supply base, including shortages, supplier commitments, capacity constraints, expedites and recovery actions.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality to advance supplier qualifications, testing, technical documentation, approvals and implementation.
• Lead RFQs, supplier evaluations and commercial negotiations involving pricing, lead times, capacity, terms and supply commitments.
• Identify and address supply, capacity, quality and commercial risks through practical mitigation and recovery plans.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing and supplier-development programs, establishing clear priorities, ownership, milestones and fact-based communication.
• Quickly build strong relationships, navigate ambiguity, and implement practical processes with a hands-on approach.
• Help develop the processes, tools, supplier capabilities, and operating discipline necessary to scale the business.
• Continually reassess priorities and direct effort toward the activities that create the greatest value for the business.
• Global travel per business needs, averaging 40%-50%.

Skills

Sourcing

Category management

Supply chain

RFQ management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Economics

Job description

Molex is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager to build and scale the supply base for our fiber optic and CAT 6 business. This role blends strategic sourcing with hands-on procurement and supply-chain execution to address immediate challenges while shaping long-term sourcing strategies.

You will collaborate with Materials, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Operations and Finance, and travel 40-50% as needed. This hybrid role is based in Lisle, IL or Eden Prairie, MN with remote consideration for