Sourcing Engineer – NPI Sourcing (Direct)

SOURCING ENGINEER – NPI SOURCING (DIRECT) Location: Thang Long II IP, Hung Yen (Daily Bus from Hanoi, Hai Duong & Bac Ninh)

Reports to: Sourcing Manager, DSS Supply Base Management

Who We Are Molex, a leading global brand under KOCH Industries, is headquartered in Lisle, Illinois (USA) and is recognized as one of the world’s top manufacturers of interconnect solutions. We create connections for life by delivering technologies that shape the future and improve lives.

Since 2007, Molex Vietnam has operated its first factory in Thang Long I Industrial Park. Today, we are expanding with a new high-tech facility in Thang Long II Industrial Park, Hung Yen, backed by a $145 million investment and spanning 100,000 m². This state-of-the-art site will produce advanced products, including high-speed connectors, cables, and optical devices.

Your Impact Molex is seeking a proactive Sourcing Specialist to support New Product Introduction (NPI) for the DataCom & Specialty Solutions (DSS) division.

In this role, you will take ownership of sourcing activities across all BOM components, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure cost, quality, and supply readiness from development through product launch.

What You’ll Do Drive NPI Sourcing Execution

• Manage sourcing for all BOM line items across new product development projects
• Partner with Engineering, Project Management, and Product teams throughout the development cycle
• Support supplier selection, onboarding, and contracting

Cost & Supplier Management

• Lead RFQs, supplier negotiations (pricing, terms, delivery) and optimize total cost of ownership (TCO)
• Drive BOM cost competitiveness and support margin improvement
• Ensure pricing accuracy and timely updates in SAP

Supplier & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Work closely with Category Management, Quality, and Supply Base teams on sourcing strategies
• Support multi-source strategies to ensure supply continuity

Market & Data Insights

• Conduct market research, benchmarking, and cost analysis
• Support development of sourcing strategies and commodity roadmaps
• Track project KPIs and maintain sourcing documentation using internal tools

Operational Support

• Support FAI process documentation and reporting
• Assist with customs and purchase order information for NPI projects
• Ensure compliance with sourcing processes and company principles

What We’re Looking For Must-Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain
• Experience with SAP (supplier & material management modules)
• Strong analytical, cost analysis, and problem-solving skills
• Fluent English (written and spoken)
• Strong collaboration and communication skills in a cross-functional environment
• High ownership, adaptability, and willingness to learn

Nice to Have

• Experience in Data Communication industry
• Technical knowledge of tooling, stamping, molding, PCB, assembly, or packaging
• Experience in global sourcing or procurement
• Knowledge of contract management, negotiation, and financial analysis

Key Skills

• Strategic thinking with execution focus
• Supplier negotiation and stakeholder management
• Data-driven decision making
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong teamwork and cross-cultural collaboration

🌟 Why Join Us

• Be part of cutting-edge new product development projects
• Work with global and cross-functional teams
• Build strong sourcing expertise in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Modern, American-standard work environment
• PBM culture that fosters collaboration and personal growth
• Full salary during probation
• 24/7 occupational safety insurance from day one
• Premium health insurance after just 2 months
• Most Saturdays off
• Shuttle service for convenient commuting
• Global career development through KOCH’s Talent Exchange Program
• Annual summer trip
• Competitive total compensation based on contribution, including: Base salary, allowances, overtime, 13th-month salary, performance & spot bonuses, and service awards

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