Job Title: Global Category Manager - Resins, North America and Europe
Location: Rochester Hills, MI
Travel: Up to 25%
Business Unit: Transportation Innovative Solutions
Your Job
At Molex, we don't just source materials, we shape the foundation of innovation. From next-generation automotive systems to advanced connectivity solutions, the materials we choose directly influence performance, reliability, and speed to market.
We are seeking a Global Category Manager - Resins (GCM) to lead strategy across North America and Europe for one of the most critical raw material categories in our portfolio. This role sits at the intersection of supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and material innovation, where your decisions will directly impact global manufacturing operations and future product development.
You will lead a multi-million-dollar global category, building and executing strategies that strengthen supply resilience, optimize cost, and enable long-term growth. You will operate at the center of market intelligence, supplier strategy, and engineering collaboration, influencing key business decisions and shaping a high-performing global supply base.
This role is ideal for a category leader who wants to move beyond execution and take ownership of a globally connected material strategy, where decisions influence cost, innovation, and supply resilience across the business.
Our Team
You will be part of a highly collaborative global sourcing organization within Molex, backed by Koch Industries and grounded in Principle Based Management (PBM). Our team partners closely across engineering, operations, quality, and commercial functions to create long-term value through strong supplier relationships, informed decision-making, and continuous improvement.
This role offers broad exposure across multiple business units, global manufacturing sites, and cross-functional teams. Successful Global Category Managers gain visibility across Molex's global organization, creating opportunities for continued growth and expanded leadership responsibility.
What You Will Do
Develop and execute global category strategies for engineering resins across North America and Europe, aligned to business and operational priorities
Analyze regional and global resin markets, including supply/demand dynamics, pricing trends, and risk factors to inform sourcing decisions
Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract execution, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, and supply continuity objectives
Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, including performance reviews and long-term capability development
Act as a primary category partner to manufacturing sites, supporting negotiations, supplier engagement, and execution of category strategies
Partner with engineering and product teams to support resin selection decisions, balancing performance requirements with cost and availability
Drive end-to-end cost management, including should-cost modeling, savings initiatives, and value engineering (VAVE) opportunities
Support new product development (NPD) by identifying and qualifying suppliers aligned to program timelines and technical needs
Identify and close supply base gaps, including development of regional (local-to-local) sourcing strategies where appropriate
Communicate market insights, pricing outlooks, and risk mitigation strategies to internal stakeholders
Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure on-time delivery, quality standards, and service level expectations are consistently met
Monitor and engage in emerging resin technologies and innovation trends relevant to Molex applications
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Experience typically gained through progressive roles in procurement, engineering, or category management
Experience working with raw materials, polymers, plastics, or engineering resins (e.g., PBT, Nylon, LCP, or similar materials)
Experience supporting or participating in supplier negotiations, sourcing decisions, or cost management initiatives
Experience working in cross-functional teams (e.g., engineering, operations, quality, or commercial teams)
Ability to analyze data related to spend, cost drivers, and market trends
Bachelor's degree in any field What Will Put You Ahead
Experience managing or supporting global or multi-region sourcing activities (North America and/or Europe)
Knowledge of engineering polymer resin markets and supplier base
Experience using ERP or procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba, or similar platforms)
Demonstrated curiosity and learning agility within complex manufacturing or raw material environments
Advanced degree (MBA or Master's)
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.
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