Outside Services Category Manager

Molex; Lisle, Glendale (IL, AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Outside Services Global Category Manager to lead the sourcing and vendor management of various services. This role requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in procurement and contract negotiations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop supplier strategies, ensuring compliance and managing commercial risks. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in a diverse environment, where your expertise will contribute to the company's success across multiple divisions. Join a company that values innovation and empowers its employees to excel.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Educational Support

Retirement Plans

Dental and Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years in procurement, sourcing, and contracting at a global level.
• Strong cost knowledge of global services and strategic category management.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing of Outside Services and vendor negotiations.
• Develop a preferred supplier list to meet global needs.
• Act as a trusted advisor to manage risks with procurement contracts.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Program Management

Strategy Development

Negotiation Skills

Persuasive Communication

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Autonomous Work Capability

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering

Master's Degree

Job description

Your Job

Molex is seeking an Outside Services Global Category Manager. This position is for a Global Category Manager responsible for category and vendor management of Outside Services. Outside Services primarily includes Consulting, Staff Augmentation, Engineering Services, Strategic Integrators (SIs), R&D/Lab Services, Quality Services, Strategic Marketing, and non-plant indirect Temp Labor Services.

Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions worldwide, with a presence in over 40 countries, serving markets such as data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicles, and medical.

What You Will Do

1. Manage and assist with sourcing Outside Services, vendors, and contract negotiations supporting global Molex across all Divisions (Transportation, Medical & Pharma, Consumer & Customer Solutions, Datacom & Specialty Solutions, Aerospace & Defense).
2. Develop a preferred supplier list (PSL) to satisfy Molex's global needs collaboratively and cross-functionally.
3. Manage supplier evaluation, selection, pricing, and contract negotiations from sourcing activities as needed.
4. Act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders to manage commercial, legal, and compliance risks with procurement contracts.
5. Review and negotiate commercial contracts and Statements of Work (SOWs).
6. Develop sourcing, negotiation, and vendor strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet business needs.
7. Communicate effectively with senior management inside and outside the company.
8. Support stakeholder needs for vendor and procure-to-pay processes.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in business or engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, and contracting at an enterprise or global level.
• Experience in pricing and contract negotiation.
• Strong cost knowledge of global services.
• Knowledge of strategic category management techniques and cost drivers.
• Experience or knowledge of procure-to-pay processes.
• 2+ years in non-procurement functions such as Marketing, Finance, Engineering, IT, Operations, HR.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Master's Degree.
• 5+ years of procurement experience in category management, strategic sourcing, and commercial contracts.
• 5+ years of professional experience in manufacturing industry.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational and program management skills.
• Strategy development and implementation.
• Advanced negotiation skills.
• Persuasive communication.
• Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and autonomous work capability.
• Ability to lead or be a team member within a diverse, matrixed organization.

Compensation for this role is anticipated to be between $150,000-$160,000 annually, with eligibility for variable pay such as bonuses.

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Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to excel and make a difference, with a focus on unleashing potential and creating value.

Our Benefits

We aim to support employees and their families through comprehensive health, financial, and emotional wellbeing resources, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, educational support, and more. Benefits vary by region and eligibility.

Equal Opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including for disability and protected veteran status. Some roles require passing a drug test and use E-Verify. More information is available through the provided links.