Engineer, Sourcing

Your Job

• Execute sourcing activities for Molex Shanghai with focusing on RFQs, supplier development, and cost optimization.
• Support strategic sourcing initiatives including dual sourcing and digitalization projects.
• Ensure timely and accurate quotation analysis to meet key stakeholders’ expectations.

What You Will Do

• Manage RFQ analysis and cost breakdown for outsourcing/insourcing and transfer projects.
• Develop and qualify new suppliers for critical categories.
• Support negotiations for cost, delivery, and quality terms.
• Drive implementation of digital tools and vendor scorecard.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical and delivery issues.
• Maintain supplier performance metrics and support continuous improvement.

SCOPE:

Responsible for sourcing execution impacting Molex Shanghai outsourcing spend, ensuring supply continuity, cost competitiveness, and alignment with Molex’s strategic sourcing objectives.

EDUCATION:

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, or engineering.

PREFERRED:

• Knowledge of major manufacturing process including stamping, molding, plating and assembly etc.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED:

• 5+ years in sourcing or procurement, preferably in manufacturing industry.
• Experience with RFQ handling and supplier development.

PREFERRED:

• Familiarity with category management principles and cost analysis.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

REQUIRED:

• Strong analytical skills for cost breakdown and quotation evaluation.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and digital sourcing tools.
• Fluent in Business English, with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

PREFERRED:

• Category Management Knowledge (strategic sourcing, supplier segmentation, cost optimization)
• Technical Understanding of Manufacturing Processes (busbar stamping, plating, powder coating, and insert molding processes, etc.)
• Experience with digitalization tools and data analytics for supplier performance.
• Supplier development and relationship management skills.
• Cross-functional collaboration experience with engineering, quality, and PM teams.
• Negotiation expertise with familiarity in TCO principles.
• Continuous improvement mindset. Lean or Six Sigma knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools, preferably Power BI

OTHER:

• Ability to travel up to 20%

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