at Molex Inc in Lisle, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Your Job
As the Category Manager - Global Procurement, Warehousing & Logistics Services, you will lead the sourcing and strategy of Molex's global network of third-party warehousing and logistics partners. Working closely with network modeling, supply chain finance, operations, and regional experts, you will evaluate footprint opportunities, identify and negotiate with suppliers, and drive strategic projects that determine where and how products are stored and distributed across the world. This role requires deep expertise in warehousing and third-party logistics, along with strong supplier management, contract negotiation, cost analysis, and market intelligence capabilities to support a rapidly growing portfolio of global initiatives.
Our Team
Our team is responsible for enabling a resilient, cost-effective global logistics network that supports Molex's manufacturing, distribution, and customer fulfillment operations. We partner across the enterprise to design and optimize warehousing solutions, manage strategic supplier relationships, and execute high-impact investments that shape the future of our supply chain footprint. With the volume and complexity of projects expanding significantly, this team plays a critical role in supporting business growth through data-driven decision making and global collaboration.
What You Will Do
Lead global category strategy for logistics, balancing cost, service, risk, and resiliency
Drive enterprise value creation through cross-business synergies, network optimization, and integration of acquisitions
Leverage market intelligence and analytics (rates, capacity, fuel, logistics trends) to inform strategies and mitigate volatility
Deliver TCO improvements through cross-functional initiatives and data-driven sourcing programs
Align and influence senior stakeholders across operations, finance, and supply chain to execute strategic priorities
Develop and manage strategic supplier partnerships to enhance performance, innovation, and long-term value
Enable data-driven decision making through category frameworks, baselines, and performance tracking
Skills & Capabilities
Strategic leadership & influence: Drives enterprise outcomes by aligning cross-functional stakeholders
Supplier strategy: Builds high-impact partnerships that deliver performance, innovation, and value
Business & financial acumen: Connects sourcing decisions to P&L, cost drivers, and value creation
Analytical mindset: Uses data to inform strategy, measure impact, and drive continuous improvement
Execution & communication excellence: Leads complex global initiatives with clear, executive-level communication and strong digital fluency
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
Experience in logistics procurement, including warehousing, transportation, 3rd party logistics, and/or brokerage services
Advanced negotiation and contracting skills, applying fact-based, value-driven approaches
Strong analytical and financial capabilities
Global perspective, with understanding of international markets
Willingness to travel (up to 25%)
What Will Put You Ahead
Category strategy expertise, with demonstrated execution of enterprise-level sourcing plans
Analytical and financial capabilities, including TCO modeling, should-costing and value tracking
For this role, we anticipate paying $145,000 - $165,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
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Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).
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