Regional Category Manager - Strategic Sourcing & FTZ

Molex

Lincoln (NE)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Molex is seeking a Regional Category Manager to lead the TSBU portfolio and develop regional category strategies at the Lincoln, NE site. You will align regional sourcing with global plans while supporting FTZ-enabled logistics and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, quality, finance, and sales.

You will drive TCO improvements, cost-down roadmaps, and supplier development initiatives to improve profitability and supply resilience.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
3+ years in category management or procurement roles.
Experience with SAP/SAP Ariba for spend analytics and PO management.
Strong analytical skills with Excel and BI tools.
Experience leading supplier negotiations and RFQs.

Responsibilities

Develop regional category strategies aligned to global sourcing plans.
Own category performance: COGS, supplier savings, inventory, lead times.
Drive cost-down initiatives, VAVE, and TCO improvements.
Collaborate with engineering, quality, and finance on specs and supplier actions.
Manage FTZ-related sourcing and logistics strategies for Lincoln site.
Present category performance and recommended actions to leadership.