Global Category Manager

1 day ago


Bengaluru, India Connectpro Management Consultants Private Limited Full time
Position Overview:
 This position is for a Global Category Manager responsible for strategic procurement of Wire/Cable.
 Manage wire/cable categories mainly supporting the Data Communications I/O Solutions segment.
 Manage supplier evaluation and selection, price and contract negotiations, supply continuity, and quality.
 Work collaboratively and cross functionally with BU, SBM, and NPD sourcing to develop category strategies
that meet the needs of the business.
 Leverage early supplier involvement to improve product cost through value engineering activities.
 Align supply to successfully support new product development, mass production and product EOLs.
 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.
 Work collaboratively and cross functionally to develop a preferred supplier list (PSL), and approved parts list
(APL) to satisfy Molex’ needs globally.
 Effectively communicate with Sr. Management inside and outside the company.
Required Qualifications:
 Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering
 5+ years of 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 should cost knowledge of wire and cable
 Commodity sourcing and negotiating direct materials in an automotive environment using strategic category
management techniques to achieve results.
 Knowledge in High speed cables (Twinax cables)
Preferred Qualifications:
 Master's Degree
Skills & Abilities:
 Strong organizational and program management skills
 Strategy development and implementation
 Advanced negotiation skills
 Persuasive communicator
 Ability to read and understand technical specifications
 Strong communication, analytical, and presentation skills, both verbal & written
 Self-Motivated and able to work autonomously
 Ability to lead and manage a team in a matrixed organization
 Specific knowledge of wire and cable industry and supplier base
 Broad knowledge of electronic component industry and supplier base
 Experience managing sourcing direct with manufacturers and through distribution
Travel:
 Up to 40%
 Depending on location, travel to China, Vietnam, Philippines to meet with Division sourcing team and
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