Global Category Manager

Your Job

The Global Category Manager is responsible for developing and execute global category strategies for the defined categories with the businesses objectives to achieve the desired economical outcome. There will be a focus on managing die-casting, machining, drive and improve values with total cost of ownership for assigned category.

Partner and collaborate with internal stakeholders to build relationship and lead global strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier management, supply assurance, cost management and provide technical expertise.

What You Will Do

• Take ownership of the assigned category and be a subject matter expert.
• Develop and execute category strategies by working close with all stakeholders and refresh periodically.
• Provide leadership and guidance as a category subject matter expert, technically and commercially.
• Support and lead on spend, saving analytics and report outs related to Category.
• Supplier segmentation based on the defined global procurement guidelines.
• Build, manage supplier relationships, supply continuity, supplier development and change management needs.
• Improving total cost of ownership, by reducing the purchase prices and key KPI drivers.
• Improve the cash flow for the assigned category, improve DSI, DTP, S&E
• Continually explore cost reduction opportunities. Value creation by value engineering, supply chain optimization, alternates, process improvements, dual sourcing, negotiations, rebate management
• Be the lead negotiator in cost reduction and price erosion.
• Monitor and advise on setting standard cost.
• Champion category projects as and when assigned
• Collaborate with key stake holders in defining the long-term value proposition of purchased components.
• Create, execute and manage contracts / agreements with suppliers.
• Monitor market dynamics for category across regions. Market value drivers and forecast.
• Champion change and innovation. Lead and support extended teams.
• Closely collaborate with business depts. to ensure supply continuity and business roadmaps.
• Understand, support and comply with current Molex policies and practices related business programs including but not limited to government regulations,
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical
• 5+ years' experience in the procurement function focused on direct spend.
• 3+ years' experience focused on category management.
• Ability to travel up to 30%, flexibility to work on extended hours

What Will Put You Ahead

• Master's Degree.
• Previous background in Engineering, Finance, Project / Business Management.
• Experience working with leading international teams.
• Expertise Machined components, hardware and Die casting.
• Deep knowledge of SAP and other procurement tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively influence, network, and work with culturally diverse teams at different levels within the organization in a positive manner.
• Good organizational and analytical skills. Negotiations and supplier engagement.
• Knowledge of Diecasting, machining, fasteners, hardware supply bases, technologies and products.
• Oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels within the organization deliver oral presentations.
• Demonstrated experience driving cross functional collaboration and geographies.

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.

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.

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