Your Job
As an Engineer, RCM (Direct Material Sourcing), you will play a key role in driving direct material sourcing strategies and supplier development to support manufacturing operations and new product initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure cost-effective, high-quality material sourcing while aligning with Molex's compliance, quality, and sustainability standards.
Our Team
You will be part of the Regional Category Management (RCM) team within the DSS division, working closely with plant operations, engineering, and global sourcing teams. The team focuses on optimizing supplier performance and supporting business growth through strategic direct material sourcing initiatives.
What You Will Do
- Drive direct material sourcing execution to meet plant and division requirements while supporting business objectives
- Partner with Category Management and cross-functional teams to deliver direct material sourcing strategies aligned with organizational goals
- Engage with internal stakeholders to understand purchasing needs and provide effective direct material sourcing solutions
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve material or sourcing-related discrepancies
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through regular engagement and performance discussions
- Evaluate, recommend, and onboard new suppliers, including conducting supplier audits for direct materials
- Support new product development (NPD) and transfer projects by identifying and developing new direct material suppliers
- Contribute to cost-saving initiatives by optimizing direct material sourcing strategies and total cost of ownership
- Drive supplier performance management activities, including annual scorecard processes
- Analyze spending patterns and supplier performance to improve direct material sourcing efficiency and consolidation
- Continuously identify opportunities to improve direct material sourcing processes and operational effectiveness
- Ensure compliance with Molex guiding principles, quality systems (TQM), ISO standards, and EHS/CSR requirements
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electronics) or Business-related field
- Minimum 4 years of experience in direct material sourcing, procurement, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and direct material sourcing/procurement practices
- Working proficiency in English (both written and verbal)
- Familiar with international standards, compliance requirements (ISO, CSR, RBA), and local regulations
What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience in direct material sourcing within electronics or electrical manufacturing industries
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret sourcing and spend data
- Understanding of supplier contract management and negotiation principles
- Familiarity with Vietnam supplier market and supplier base development
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
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.
Who We Are
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.
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.
