Molex · 7 hours ago
Purchasing Specialist, Indirect Procurement
Lincoln, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expMolex is seeking a contribution-minded Purchasing Specialist for their Indirect Procurement team in the Americas Region. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the Lincoln plant and collaborating with various teams to execute sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships.
ElectronicsLogisticsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Read and interpret engineering drawings and complex specifications; develop, review, and analyze product and service Statements of Work (SOW) in collaboration with internal business partners; evaluate technical RFx responses from suppliers, including mediating Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) proposals and conducting product and process capability studies Using Molex spend data, market research, and interaction with Molex stakeholders, stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies to make informed strategic sourcing recommendations as well as savings / KPI improvement opportunities
Collaborate with Category Management to develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, monitor their performance, and implement strategies to address any issues or improvements
Collaborate with Category Management and cross-functional teams to develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with organizational objectives as well as optimized risk and Total Cost of Ownership (quality, cost, reliability & delivery capability)
Support the identification, evaluation, and selection of suppliers through market sourcing as well as identification of supplier capabilities and gaps, in line with Category Strategy for the Plant / Region
Contract & eCatalog Management >>> Collaborate with Global Category Management to support supplier quote & negotiation, contract development, as well as eCatalog opportunity activities in partnership with the business stakeholders
Support and execute Sourcing activities such as the creation of RFx events through Coupa, TCO proposal review, negotiation, risk analysis, award, and other Sourcing activities
Seek opportunities / monitor supplier spend trends to identify total cost improvement and risk reduction across plants and supply base; includes vendor consolidation / volume leveraging, commercial negotiation, consumption reduction and controls
Identify actions to improve efficiency and effectiveness of buying channel activities such as Purchase Order processing, Hosted Catalog utilization & maintenance
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Previous experience in purchasing or procurement
Able to read engineering drawings and understand complex specifications, agreements / contracts
Basic project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication, including live and virtual presentation skills
Analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to apply to complex problems
Familiarity with Microsoft Office software suite, with an emphasis on Excel analytics and PowerPoint presentations
Preferred
Experience in Capital Equipment, tooling, and / or other customized product sourcing and negotiation
5+ years' experience in a procurement role within a manufacturing organization
Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, or related Engineering discipline from an accredited program
Strong working knowledge of ERP and Procurement systems; SAP & Coupa
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life insurance
ADD
Disability
Retirement
Paid vacation/time off
Educational assistance
Infertility assistance
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Company
Molex
Molex supplies electronic interconnect solutions and connectivity products for a broad range of industries. It is a sub-organization of Koch, Inc..
10001+ employees
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Funding
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unknown2013-09-09Acquired
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