Senior Global Category Manager-Semiconductors

Senior Global Category Manager – Job Overview

Molex is looking for a Senior Global Category Manager. Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle, and medical.

• This position is for a Senior Global Category Manager responsible for the strategy development and execution of the Semiconductor category.
• Develop a world class supply base capable of supporting all 5 Molex Divisions while driving flexibility and agility in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Work collaboratively and cross functionally to develop and maintain a preferred supplier list (PSL) and approved parts list (APL). Manage supplier evaluation, segmentation, and performance while ensuring supplier technical roadmaps are aligned with Molex Product roadmaps.
• Collaborate across Business Units, Regional Category Managers, R&D, and New Product Development Teams to communicate and execute category strategy. Ensure the supply base aligns with the technical requirements and commercial objectives to support the overall business needs.
• Leverage early supplier involvement during New Product phase to optimize initial cost structures and drive ongoing cost efficiencies for current production products through multi‑source, value engineering activities.
• Sustain and strengthen communications and collaboration with key supplier contacts while building executive-level relationships. Lead essential activities such as business reviews, technology roadmap discussions, tradeshow event coordination and supplier performance reviews.
• Deliver supply assurance excellence to support new product development, mass production and product end‑of‑life transitions. Act as change agent by identifying process improvements that drive best‑in‑class results.
• Lead Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Quote (RFQ) processes to manage component pricing and data, preparing for supplier negotiations that deliver cost savings and added value for the business.
• Interface with internal architecture and development teams, supplier architecture and development teams, product managers, factory teams, supplier business management, and all departments of the Molex Supply Chain.
• Possess a deep understanding of semiconductor industry and leverage market intelligence resources to identify opportunities or risks. Develop insightful assessments that inform and guide key business decisions.
• Effectively communicate with Sr. Management inside and outside the company.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering.
• Experience in a combination of procurement focused on electronics category, sourcing, and engineering.
• Understanding of product development process.
• Experienced in pricing and contract negotiation.
• Possess a strong knowledge of the semiconductor category including market dynamics, technology, production process, and advanced sourcing techniques.
• Must have experience managing all electronic component subcategories.
• Travel up to 40%.

• Master's Degree.
• Specific knowledge of the semiconductor industry and supplier base.

For this role, we anticipate paying $130,000 - $160,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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