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Global Sourcing Manager

Location(s)

Hudson, Wisconsin | Lisle, Illinois

Eligible for remote

Yes

Company

Molex

Career Field

Supply Chain

Job Number

196942

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Molex is seeking a Global Sourcing Manager to help build and scale the supply base supporting our fiber optic cable and Category 6 (CAT 6) business. This role combines strategic sourcing with hands-on procurement and supply-chain execution, giving you the opportunity to solve immediate supply challenges while building supplier capabilities and sourcing strategies that support long-term growth.

You will work directly with suppliers and teams across Materials, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Operations and Finance. Priorities will evolve with the business, so success will require sound judgment, ownership and the ability to move effectively between immediate supply needs and longer-term sourcing initiatives.

Location: Hybrid role based in Lisle IL, or Eden Prairie MN. Remote considered for individuals with 10+ years of precision fiber optic experience.

Our Team

Our team supports the growth of Molex's fiber optic and Category 6 (CAT 6) business by building a reliable, competitive, and resilient supply base. We work across Sourcing, Materials, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Finance to solve immediate supply challenges while developing the supplier capabilities and sourcing strategies needed for the future.

This is an evolving business where priorities can shift quickly based on customer demand, capacity, qualifications, and supply conditions. You will join a collaborative team that values ownership, sound judgment, constructive challenge, and a willingness to step beyond traditional functional boundaries to create value.

Success in applying Koch's Performance Based Management philosophy requires an ownership mindset, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing priorities, and determine the best path forward as the business evolves.

What You Will Do

• Own the day-to-day health and continuity of the fiber optic and CAT 6 supply base, including shortages, supplier commitments, capacity constraints, expedites and recovery actions.
• Partner with Engineering and Quality to advance supplier qualifications, testing, technical documentation, approvals and implementation.
• Lead requests for quotation (RFQs), supplier evaluations and commercial negotiations involving pricing, lead times, capacity, terms and supply commitments.
• Identify and address supply, capacity, quality and commercial risks through practical mitigation and recovery plans.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing and supplier-development programs, establishing clear priorities, ownership, milestones and fact-based communication.
• Quickly build strong relationships, navigate ambiguity, and implement practical processes with a hands-on approach.
• Help develop the processes, tools, supplier capabilities, and operating discipline necessary to scale the business.
• Continually reassess priorities and direct effort toward the activities that create the greatest value for the business.
• Global travel per business needs, averaging 40%-50%.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Economics
• 5+ years of experience in sourcing, category management, or supply chain roles.
• Experience in fiber optic cable, optical components, or high‑speed connectivity.
• Experience managing suppliers and resolving delivery, capacity, commercial, or operational issues.
• Experience managing both tactical supply requirements and longer-term sourcing strategy or supplier-development initiatives.
• Experience working cross-functionally with functions such as Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Operations, or Finance.

What Will Put You Ahead

• 10+ years of experience in sourcing, category management, or supply chain roles.
• Experience with fiber optic cable, Category 6 (CAT 6) cable, copper communication cable, connectivity products, or related materials.
• Knowledge of cable manufacturing, supplier capabilities, cost drivers, capacity, lead times, and supply-chain risks.
• Experience managing shortages, expedites, supplier recovery, capacity commitments, and alternate-source qualifications.
• Experience with supplier qualification and identification.
• Experience with commercial negotiations, cost modeling, benchmarking, or total-cost analysis.
• Experience in a global manufacturing, connectivity, telecommunications, or technology environment.

This position is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship.

In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations.

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.

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.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

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.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

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.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).

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