Your Job
Molex is seeking a Sr. Sourcing Engineer to manage our New Product Development Sourcing for the DataCom & Specialty Solutions (DSS) division. This role will serve as the sourcing single point of contact for the product development teams supporting the sourcing activities of all BOM line items for the assigned product development projects. During the project(s) development you will work with Category Management and Supply Base teams to execute sourcing and supplier strategies.
Molex is seeking an individual with proven leadership skills, the ability to promote cross-functional collaboration between business groups, drive communication and work to foster a culture of innovation providing value to the business.
Our Team
This ideal candidate will be responsible for supplier selection, cost negotiation, risk management, and supply chain optimization to ensure high-quality and cost-effective sourcing solutions.
What You Will Do
- Partner with Molex design teams throughout Product Development process to manage BOM cost through Product Launch
- New product supplier identification, sourcing, selection and contracting for the DSS division
- Bring Design to Value (Manufacturing, Quality, Cost, etc.) viewpoint to Product design teams
- Conduct should-cost and make vs. buy analyses to support sourcing decision
- Lead the cost negotiate to achieve cost target on margin optimization.
- Negotiate terms as required and in accordance with internal policies
- Apply appropriate category strategies in line with preferred suppliers (Metals, Plastics, Electronics, and Outsourcing etc.) to new product sourcing needs
- Proactive supply risk management in the new product development process and initial volume phase.
- Monitor sourcing and procurement innovation trends in the marketplace
- Assist Division Supply Base Management team aligned with team's goal and strategy.
- May require business travel domestic and international up to 15%.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)Skills & Abilities:
Required:
- Strong management and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and drive accountability
- Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels within the organization as well as deliver oral presentations on moderately complex subject matter
- 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
Preferred:
- Develop cost model and VA/VE experience for mechanical or cable/connector products
- Fluent in English and Mandarin and be able to present in English.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP) and sourcing tools
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and global environment.
Working Experience:
Required:
- 10+ years experience in IT industry
- 7 years experience in New Product Development Sourcing
Preffered:
- Sourcing experience for Cable and connector products
- Sourcing experience for mechanical commodity with the knowledge of tooling
- Experience working with global/local suppliers and contract manufacturers.
Education:
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business or a related field
Preferred:
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