Buyer

We are seeking a proactive Buyer who will source, negotiate, and manage the acquisition of goods and services-ranging from raw materials to equipment and supplies-to support operations, control costs, and ensure on-time delivery. This role balances supplier relationship management with data-driven decision-making to deliver reliable, cost-effective procurement outcomes.

Our Team

You will join the Procurement & Supply Chain team, a cross-functional group partnering with Operations, Quality, Finance, and Engineering to secure materials and services that enable uninterrupted production and continual improvement. The team values collaboration, supplier transparency, and measurable cost savings.

What You Will Do

• Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers to secure high-quality goods and services while delivering measurable cost savings and favorable terms.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships that increase reliability, drive innovation, and mitigate supply risk.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with production schedules, quality standards, and budget objectives.
• Analyze market data and supplier proposals to recommend purchasing strategies that balance cost, lead time, and quality.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and reporting to support decision-making, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead or contribute to procurement process improvements that increase efficiency, transparency, and supplier performance.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university (e.g., Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-5 years of relevant procurement, purchasing, or sourcing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to read, analyze, and interpret business materials, supplier proposals, and regulatory guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to prepare reports and present information to managers, clients, and vendors.
• Comfortable performing quantitative calculations (discounts, percentages, basic algebra) and applying practical problem-solving with limited standardization.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with ERP/procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa) and purchasing workflows.
• Professional certification such as CPPB, CPSM, or equivalent.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Prior experience procuring raw materials or manufacturing equipment.
• Track record of leading supplier negotiations that produced measurable cost savings or service improvements.

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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. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).

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.