Global Category Manager - IT

Molex
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Illinois, Lisle
2222 Wellington Court (Show on map)
Apr 10, 2026
Your Job Molex is seeking an IT Category Manager. This position is for a Global Category Manager responsible for assisting with vendor and spend management of IT and IT Outside Services. IT primarily includes licensing, subscriptions, and IT service needs. Our Team Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, commercial vehicle and medical. What You Will Do Procurement lead with sourcing of Molex IT, vendors and contract negotiations supporting global Molex across all Divisions (Transportation, Medical & Pharma, Consumer & Customer Solutions, Datacom & Specialty Solutions and Aerospace & Defense). Support and collaborate with Koch IT supplier strategists to continue support for Koch enterprise IT spend and contracts that Molex participates in. Work collaboratively and cross functionally to develop a preferred Molex supplier list (PSL) to satisfy Molex' needs globally. Manage supplier evaluation and selection, price and contract negotiations, from sourcing activities as needed. Be the legal liaison for Molex and vendors when negotiating Molex IT contracts. Be a trusted advisor to the Molex business stakeholders to manage commercial, legal and compliance risk with procurement contracts. Awareness of cybersecurity, AI, and data privacy relevant to Molex IT contracts. Review and negotiate commercial contracts and Statements of Work (SOWs). Work collaboratively and cross functionally to develop sourcing, negotiation and vendor strategies that meet the needs of the business. Effectively communicate with Sr. Management inside and outside the company. Provide stakeholder support for the vendor and procure-to-pay processes as need. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor's degree in business, IT, or engineering 3+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, and contracting at an enterprise or global level Experienced in pricing and contract negotiation Understanding total cost for global services relating to software and software related services Sourcing and negotiating using knowledge of strategic category management techniques and cost drivers to achieve results Experience with or knowledge of procure-to-pay processes What Will Put You Ahead 2+ years of experience in non-procurement, other business functions such as Marketing, Finance, Engineering, IT, Operations, HR 5+ years of Procurement experience - category management, strategic sourcing, commercial contracts, procure-to-pay, or a buyer role 5+ years professional experience in the manufacturing industry Skills & Abilities Strong organizational and program management skills Negotiation skills Persuasive communicator Strong communication, analytical, and presentation skills, both verbal & written Self-Motivated and able to work autonomously Ability to know when to lead and when to be a team member in a diverse, matrixed organization For this role, we anticipate paying $150,000 - $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. 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