Logistics Procurement Manager - Lisle IL

Position: Logistics Procurement Manager - Lisle IL, United States
Location: Aurora

Location(s):
Lisle, Illinois Company:
Molex Career Field:
Procurement & Sourcing Job Number: 196245

Apply:  Job As the Logistics Procurement Manager, you will support the sourcing, procurement, and supplier management activities for transportation, warehousing, and customs brokerage services across the Americas. Working closely with supply chain, operations, finance, and regional business partners, you will execute category strategies, lead sourcing events, negotiate supplier agreements, and identify opportunities to improve cost, service, and operational performance.

Our Team Our team is responsible for developing and managing the logistics supplier network that supports Molex’s manufacturing, distribution, and customer fulfillment operations across the globe. We partner closely with regional and global stakeholders to ensure reliable transportation, warehousing, and brokerage solutions while driving efficiency, resiliency, and long-term value. This role will focus primarily on supporting the Americas region while collaborating with a broader global logistics procurement organization.

What You Will Do Support category strategies across transportation, warehousing, and customs brokerage services throughout the Americas Lead sourcing events, supplier negotiations, and contract management activities for regional logistics providers

Analyze transportation, warehousing, and logistics spend to identify cost savings, performance improvements, and supply chain efficiencies

Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive service, innovation, and value creation

Monitor market trends, rates, capacity constraints, and industry developments across trucking, rail, ocean, air freight, warehousing, and brokerage services

Partner with operations, supply chain, finance, and business leaders to align sourcing activities with business objectives

Support supplier performance management, including scorecards, business reviews, and corrective action plans

Contribute to regional and global procurement initiatives that improve network efficiency and standardize best practices

Utilize data and analytics to support decision-making and measure sourcing impact

Skills & Capabilities Supplier Management & Negotiation:
Builds productive supplier relationships and negotiates agreements that balance cost, service, and risk.

Business & Financial Acumen:
Understands key logistics cost drivers and evaluates sourcing decisions through a value-focused lens.

Analytical Mindset:
Uses data, market intelligence, and performance metrics to identify opportunities and drive improvements.

Collaboration & Influence:
Works effectively across functions and regions to align priorities and achieve business outcomes.

Execution Excellence:
Manages multiple projects simultaneously and delivers results in a fast-paced environment.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field

Experience in procurement, sourcing, logistics, transportation, warehousing, customs brokerage, and/or third-party logistics services

Experience negotiating supplier agreements and managing vendor relationships

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret spend, cost, and operational performance data Understanding of transportation modes including truck, rail, ocean, and air freight

Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders

Willingness to travel up to 20%
What Will Put You Ahead Experience supporting regional category strategies within logistics or supply chain functions

Knowledge of transportation markets, freight pricing, warehousing operations, and customs brokerage services

Experience with sourcing methodologies, supplier performance management, and contract…