About this role
Job title: Category Manager – Global Procurement, Warehousing & Logistics Services
About the Role Lead the sourcing and strategy of Molex’s global network of third-party warehousing and logistics partners. Working closely with network modeling, supply chain finance, operations, and regional experts, you will evaluate footprint opportunities, identify and negotiate with suppliers, and drive strategic projects that determine where and how products are stored and distributed across the world. This role requires deep expertise in warehousing and third-party logistics, along with strong supplier management, contract negotiation, cost analysis, and market intelligence capabilities to support a rapidly growing portfolio of global initiatives.
What You'll Do
- Lead global category strategy for logistics, balancing cost, service, risk, and resiliency
- Drive enterprise value creation through cross-business synergies, network optimization, and integration of acquisitions
- Leverage market intelligence and analytics (rates, capacity, fuel, logistics trends) to inform strategies and mitigate volatility
- Deliver TCO improvements through cross-functional initiatives and data-driven sourcing programs
- Align and influence senior stakeholders across operations, finance, and supply chain to execute strategic priorities
- Develop and manage strategic supplier partnerships to enhance performance, innovation, and long-term value
- Enable data-driven decision making through category frameworks, baselines, and performance tracking
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field
- Experience in logistics procurement, including warehousing, transportation, 3rd party logistics, and/or brokerage services
- Advanced negotiation and contracting skills, applying fact-based, value-driven approaches
- Strong analytical and financial capabilities
- Global perspective, with understanding of international markets
- Willingness to travel (up to 25%)
Nice to Have
- Category strategy expertise, with demonstrated execution of enterprise-level sourcing plans
- Analytical and financial capabilities, including TCO modeling, should-costing and value tracking
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $145,000 - $165,000 per year. Eligibility for variable pay (monetary bonus or other form).
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
- At Koch companies, we value diversity of thought and are committed to an inclusive hiring philosophy.