Advanced Sourcing Specialist

About the role

The Molex Optical Connectivity Group is seeking a highly driven NPI Sourcing Specialist/Engineer to lead sourcing and supply chain activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) and New Product Development (NPD) programs. In this role, you will serve as the primary supply chain interface for assigned customer and internal development programs, ensuring that sourcing strategies align with technical requirements, cost targets, and program timelines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Supply Chain/Procurement representative for assigned NPI/NPD programs, ensuring sourcing decisions align to program objectives, customer requirements, and launch timelines.
• Partner cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Process Engineering, Product/Program Management, and Finance to translate technical requirements into actionable sourcing strategies.
• Participate in design reviews to influence component selection, manufacturability, and cost optimization.
• Develop and execute sourcing plans that deliver a fully costed Bill of Materials (BOM) aligned with lead-time, cost, and profitability targets.
• Leverage existing Molex components and suppliers whenever possible to reduce complexity, accelerate development, and maximize spend leverage.
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers when needed for new technologies/capabilities, including capability assessments, audits, and supplier risk reviews.
• Lead supplier engagement for NPI activities, including early technical alignment, RFQs/quotes, and negotiation of pricing, lead-times, flexibility, and development support.
• Act as procurement project lead on cross-functional NPI teams, tracking milestones and ensuring on-time delivery of prototypes, pilot builds, and pre-production materials.
• Own program cost modeling and BOM roll-ups; monitor supplier lead-times and performance, proactively identifying supply risks and driving mitigation plans to protect schedules.
• Provide regular status updates to internal stakeholders (and customers as appropriate) and contribute to broader strategic initiatives (supplier consolidation, cost reduction, and market/technology trend inputs for long-term sourcing strategy).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Economics
• 5+ years in sourcing or procurement within a manufacturing or OEM environment
• Experience in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP)
• Proven experience managing complex Bill of Materials (BOMs)
• Experience in contract manufacturing or build-to-print environments

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting New Product Development (NPD) programs
• Experience in Fiber Optic Manufacturing operations and related components

Skills

• Technical understanding
• Strategic sourcing capability
• Supplier management experience
• Strong cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

This position is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship. In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. For this role, we anticipate paying $85,000 - $120,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.