NPI Sourcing Engineer

Molex
life insurance, parental leave
United States, Illinois, Lisle
2222 Wellington Court (Show on map)
Mar 04, 2026
Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Engineer (NPI Focus) Business Unit: Global Procurement \| Datacom & Specialty Solutions (DSS) Location: Lisle, IL (Onsite) \| Travel: 20-30% Your Job As the Strategic Sourcing Engineer (NPI Focus), you will lead sourcing strategy and supplier execution for new fiber optic product launches, partnering closely with engineering from early design through production. This role is ideal for a hands-on, senior individual contributor who thrives in cross-functional environments. You enjoy taking ownership of supplier strategy, cost, and execution, influencing decisions through expertise, and shaping the success of new product launches from concept to production. Candidates with experience in technical sourcing, NPI programs, or electronics/fiber optics categories will excel, though deep fiber optics experience is helpful but not required. You will own supplier selection, cost, and risk for key programs, shaping product cost, timelines, and supply continuity. This role offers high visibility with senior leadership and the opportunity to influence critical decisions across engineering, operations, and supply chain. You will manage regional spend across fiber optic components and assemblies supporting data center, hyperscale, and advanced connectivity markets. This is a senior individual contributor role where hands-on ownership and cross-functional influence are essential, without people management responsibilities. This role reports to the Director of Regional Category Management. Our Team You will join the Datacom & Specialty Solutions (DSS) Procurement organization during a period of accelerated growth driven by expanding demand across data centers, hyperscale infrastructure, and advanced connectivity. Molex is a global electronics leader serving customers across multiple industries worldwide. As a subsidiary of Koch, Inc., one of the largest privately held companies in the world. Molex combines global scale and long-term investment strength with an entrepreneurial, high-performance culture guided by Principle-Based Management (PBM). In this role, you will collaborate globally with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, and key suppliers to shape sourcing strategy and directly support next-generation fiber optic product launches. What You Will Do Partner with engineering early in the design phase to shape supplier strategy, influence material selection, and drive cost-effective decisions before products reach production Lead sourcing for new product launches by building RFQ strategies, selecting suppliers, and negotiating commercial terms to meet cost, quality, and timeline targets Break down product costs to identify savings opportunities and drive competitive pricing across fiber optic components and assemblies Own supplier relationships end-to-end, ensuring performance, accountability, and continuous improvement across quality, delivery, and cost Develop and execute sourcing strategies that balance cost, innovation, and risk across a global supply base Partner with supply chain and operations to align on capacity, demand, and inventory, ensuring continuity as products scale Identify and mitigate supply risks early, while leading solutions during critical constraints or disruptions Drive ongoing cost improvement and value engineering initiatives throughout the product lifecycle Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) 5+ years of procurement experience in direct materials within technical or engineered product environments Experience negotiating with global suppliers and managing international supply markets Strong analytical skills including cost breakdowns and financial modeling Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority SAP proficiency and advanced Excel capability Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field Willingness to travel 20-30% What Will Put You Ahead Demonstrated experience supporting New Product Development (NPD) programs Experience in Fiber Optic Manufacturing operations and related components Experience supporting datacom, telecom, or hyperscale infrastructure markets Executive-level supplier relationship management experience MBA or advanced technical degree Please note, this role is not open for sponsorship or relocation at this time For this role, we anticipate paying $100,000 - $110,000 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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