Job Description

Location(s)

Shijie Town, Dongguan, Guangdong

Company

Molex

Career Field

Supply Chain

Job Number

191913

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.

Supplier development (including consolidation)

2.

Work with SQE & Purchasing on supplier performance review, drive supplier to improve quality and delivery

3.

Align with GCM for direct material cost reduction, 2nd source implementation, VA/VE, negotiations, etc

4.

Support new project launch, lead sourcing activities for Subcon business

5.

Early involvement from design/quotation, alternatives recommendation/qualification, sample launch to mass production

6.

Optimize incoterms, improve and align payment terms, MOQ/Scale price optimization, inventory control (DSI)

7.

Maximize material value, review S&E and scrap components, resell them to mitigate material loss

8.

Urgently drive critical supply escalations, support pull-in/push out, cancellation, quality issues and other suppliers’ issues. Compensation negotiation for supplier issues

9.

Stewardship support: Supplier SR audit, RBA audit; Meet strategic customer requirement for CMRT, BCP, EH&S

SCOPE:

Implement global category strategic guidance (MG204-Stamping)

Take sourcing activities and support Molex DG Plant operation.

EDUCATION:

REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical degree

PREFERRED:

Advanced degree

WORK EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

At least 5 years of experience in sourcing, category management, engineering or procurement

PREFERRED:

1. Minimum 5 years of experience in Sourcing, or Commodity Management within the connector, terminal, or precision stamping industry.
2. Familiarity with connector and terminal high speed precision stamping processes and metal plating processes (continuous plating and reel-to-reel plating).
3. Understanding of stamping raw material selection, plating specifications, and quality control requirements.
4. Experience in supplier development, supplier audits, cost reduction initiatives, and capacity management.
5. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

REQUIRED:

1. Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills with sound business acumen.
2. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational capabilities.
3. Strong teamwork spirit with a cost-conscious and results-oriented mindset.
4. Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and multicultural environment.
5. Fluent in both written and spoken English.
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

PREFERRED:

SAP application and project management experience is preferred

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