Global Category Manager - Resins, North America and Europe

Job Title: Global Category Manager - Resins, North America and Europe

Location: Rochester Hills, MI

Travel: Up to 25%

Business Unit: Transportation Innovative Solutions

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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)

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.