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Molex · 3 hours ago

Sr. Purchasing Agent

Monee, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$65K/yr - $85K/yr

3+ years exp

Molex is a global company that delivers electronic solutions across various markets. They are seeking a Senior Purchasing Agent to support purchasing and manufacturing functions, focusing on strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations.

ElectronicsLogisticsManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and reliability

Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors

Lead supplier negotiations for pricing, contracts, and long term agreements

Monitor supplier performance using KPIs such as on time delivery, quality scores, and responsiveness

Identify opportunities to consolidate vendors or improve cost efficiency

Manage the end to end purchasing process including requisitions, POs, contracts, and invoicing

Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, legal requirements, and ethical standards

Work with internal teams to forecast material needs and ensure availability

Resolve order discrepancies, delivery issues, and quality problems

Maintain accurate records in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite

Evaluate cost reduction opportunities and lead cost savings initiatives

Conduct spend analysis and track savings against goals

Support budgeting, financial reporting, and long term planning

Analyze market trends, material pricing, and risk factors

Partner with production, engineering, supply chain, logistics, and finance

Support new product introduction by sourcing new materials or suppliers

Communicate proactively with stakeholders on delays, risks, or alternatives

Qualification

Strategic sourcingVendor managementContract negotiationCost analysisERP systemsDemand planningProblem solvingCommunicationRelationship building

Required

High school or equivalent

Minimum 3 years of experience in materials, purchasing or planning experience

Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or eligibility to receive an export authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations