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Posted : Saturday, August 31, 2024 09:44 PM
Manager, Sourcing - Networking
Position Overview:
Molex is seeking a global procurement professional to lead our new product development sourcing and supply base management activities for our Networking Segment (responsible for high speed data cable assemblies and components etc).
This position will be located in Rochester Hills, MI.
This role reports to the Director, Global Procurement CMS and manages a total team of approximately 2 new product development Sourcing Engineers and Sourcing Professionals for direct spend.
As a leader of New Product Development Sourcing, you will manage the sourcing process for all new products.
This includes focusing on driving key performance indicators that support procurement influence related to winning new business as well as manage the quoting and sourcing requirements for mechanical components and electronics for the business units.
The objective is to align the Category Management strategies to the business while launching new products on schedule with the lowest total cost of ownership, best quality and with risk mitigation plans in place.
As a leader of the business unit sourcing, you will be responsible for applying the appropriate category strategies in close collaboration with the global direct and indirect category leaders, identifying and contracting with suppliers for assigned categories, and managing continuous improvement activities to improve total cost, quality, delivery and supplier technology support.
Essential Functions: Build and mentor a strong team regarding Principle Based Management framework, sourcing skills and supplier relationship management to support our business objectives for New Product Development.
Partner with Networking leadership and cross functional team members throughout the Product Development process to manage total costs through Product Launch.
Partner with Networking leadership and cross functional team members to identify and execute cost improvement VAVE ideas.
New supplier identification, sourcing, selection and contracting.
Collaborate with Category Team members & the business to maintain Supplier Segmentation with respect to Strategic & Key supplier partners.
Build supplier relationships with critical suppliers.
Align category strategies to Business segments.
Drive architectural cost management objectives to Product design teams.
Conduct should-cost and make vs.
buy analyses with team members in order to support sourcing decision based on robust economic thinking.
Negotiate contracts and legal terms under the guidance of the internal legal support team.
Improve sourcing processes in collaboration with procurement leadership peers, including the increase of efficiencies by collaborating with technical design teams.
Proactive supply risk management in the new product development process, as well as supporting supply disruption solutioning for product in mass production at plants.
Monitor sourcing and procurement innovation trends in the marketplace.
* Job Requirements: Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree.
5 or more years' management experience in the procurement function focused on direct spend.
5+ years' experience in New Product Development Sourcing.
Business level fluency in English.
Ability to travel up to 30%.
Ability to be available for conference calls beyond core business hours.
Automotive industry experience.
Business or Engineering degree.
Preferred Qualifications: Automotive high speed data cable and connector experience Advanced education degree Skills and Abilities: Strong management and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and drive accountability.
Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels within the organization as well as deliver oral presentations on moderately complex subject matter.
Demonstrated experience driving cross functional collaboration across business units and geographies.
Ability to quickly grasp key business drivers, align team goals, and drive necessary change.
Highly proficient in Excel as an analytical tool At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.
Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.
The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.
If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
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 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.
Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
This employer uses E-Verify.
Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.
kochcareers.
com/doc/Everify.
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This position will be located in Rochester Hills, MI.
This role reports to the Director, Global Procurement CMS and manages a total team of approximately 2 new product development Sourcing Engineers and Sourcing Professionals for direct spend.
As a leader of New Product Development Sourcing, you will manage the sourcing process for all new products.
This includes focusing on driving key performance indicators that support procurement influence related to winning new business as well as manage the quoting and sourcing requirements for mechanical components and electronics for the business units.
The objective is to align the Category Management strategies to the business while launching new products on schedule with the lowest total cost of ownership, best quality and with risk mitigation plans in place.
As a leader of the business unit sourcing, you will be responsible for applying the appropriate category strategies in close collaboration with the global direct and indirect category leaders, identifying and contracting with suppliers for assigned categories, and managing continuous improvement activities to improve total cost, quality, delivery and supplier technology support.
Essential Functions: Build and mentor a strong team regarding Principle Based Management framework, sourcing skills and supplier relationship management to support our business objectives for New Product Development.
Partner with Networking leadership and cross functional team members throughout the Product Development process to manage total costs through Product Launch.
Partner with Networking leadership and cross functional team members to identify and execute cost improvement VAVE ideas.
New supplier identification, sourcing, selection and contracting.
Collaborate with Category Team members & the business to maintain Supplier Segmentation with respect to Strategic & Key supplier partners.
Build supplier relationships with critical suppliers.
Align category strategies to Business segments.
Drive architectural cost management objectives to Product design teams.
Conduct should-cost and make vs.
buy analyses with team members in order to support sourcing decision based on robust economic thinking.
Negotiate contracts and legal terms under the guidance of the internal legal support team.
Improve sourcing processes in collaboration with procurement leadership peers, including the increase of efficiencies by collaborating with technical design teams.
Proactive supply risk management in the new product development process, as well as supporting supply disruption solutioning for product in mass production at plants.
Monitor sourcing and procurement innovation trends in the marketplace.
* Job Requirements: Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree.
5 or more years' management experience in the procurement function focused on direct spend.
5+ years' experience in New Product Development Sourcing.
Business level fluency in English.
Ability to travel up to 30%.
Ability to be available for conference calls beyond core business hours.
Automotive industry experience.
Business or Engineering degree.
Preferred Qualifications: Automotive high speed data cable and connector experience Advanced education degree Skills and Abilities: Strong management and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and drive accountability.
Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels within the organization as well as deliver oral presentations on moderately complex subject matter.
Demonstrated experience driving cross functional collaboration across business units and geographies.
Ability to quickly grasp key business drivers, align team goals, and drive necessary change.
Highly proficient in Excel as an analytical tool At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.
This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions.
Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data.
The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.
If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
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 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.
Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
This employer uses E-Verify.
Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.
kochcareers.
com/doc/Everify.
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• Location : Rochester Hills, MI
• Post ID: 9004667886
