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Sourcing Engineer
Molex is seeking a Sourcing Engineer to join our Indirect Category Sourcing Team to support DataCom & Specialty Solutions (DSS) division. This role will support the sourcing activities for all indirect purchases with high focus on machinery projects across different business units in Molex. You will work with Global and Regional Category Management teams to execute sourcing and supplier strategies. This role will provide you with the opportunity to build up knowledge of the world-class procurement organization and set path to outstanding procurement professionals.
This role will be in Taipei, Taiwan (Hybrid).
Our Team
Our team: Category Sourcing Center - Global Supply Chain.
Project stakeholders: Product Development Engineering team, PM, MIE, Quality & Category Managers etc. from BU and Operation teams at multiple locations.
What You Will Do (Job Description)
- Lead price negotiations and cost reduction initiatives through value engineering and should-cost analysis to achieve cost target on margin optimization.
- New product supplier identification, sourcing, selection and contracting for the DSS division
- Monitor sourcing and procurement innovation trends in the marketplace
- Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across departments to understand their procurement needs and ensure alignment with business objectives
- Seeking opportunities to achieve total cost of ownership improvements through vendor consolidation, volume leverage, strategic sourcing & negotiation tactics
- Lead supplier selection through comprehensive market research, RFx development, proposal analysis, risk assessment and contract negotiations. Utilize sourcing tools such as sealed bids, auctions etc
- Collaborate with Global/Regional Category Management teams on supplier negotiations, contract development to ensure alignment with global policies & standards
- Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, contractual obligations and preferred supplier agreements
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of experience working in procurement preferably in capex (machinery).
- Strong clear and concise written and oral communication skills required.
- Strong management and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and drive accountability
- Demonstrated experience driving cross functional collaboration across business units and geographies
- Familiar with cost breakdown analysis, should cost modeling and total cost of ownership analysis.
What Will Put You Ahead
- Develop cost model and VA/VE experience for mechanical or cable/connector products
- Knowledge of liquid cooling systems (e.g. cold plates, manifold, quick disconnects) is highly preferred
- Fluent in English and Mandarin and be able to present in English.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and global environment.
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.
Who We Are
As a Koch company, Molex is a leading supplier of connectors and interconnect components, driving innovation in electronics and supporting industries from automotive to health care and consumer to data communications. The thousands of innovators who work for Molex have made us a global electronics leader. Our experienced people, groundbreaking products and leading-edge technologies help us deliver a wider array of solutions to more markets than ever before.
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.
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.
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.
