Buyer - Optical Solutions

Buyer

• Optical Solutions Molex possesses a rich heritage in the optical industry.

We provide the highest performing and field-proven wavelength management solutions from components, modules to integrated line-cards. Continuous innovation in passive component function integration, miniaturization, and manufacturing automation, cutting edge wavelength management, and amplify technology and comprehensive optical, mechanical, electrical and software integration capabilities enable us to serve the needs of high-density, high-bandwidth, and flexible optical networks. In Fremont, we serve large, global clients in telecom and datacom industries in providing next generation optical modules to support the growing need for data and communications. We are looking for a contribution motivated Buyer to support our California, Mexico and China locations with increasing demand. Our team in Fremont, sourcing activities will support high volume, time-critical projects. The Buyer will work with the R D and production requestors to understand requirements including specifications, service needs and performance expectations. They will gain experience with Maintenance Repair and Operating (MRO) suppliers, direct materials, chemicals, equipment spare parts and outside services from internal and external vendors. The individual will learn about national, regional, and local contract agreements and ensure compliance with applicable corporate and local policies and guidelines. This role reports directly to the Purchasing Manager, and will sit on site at our facility in Fremont, CA. Our Team Fremont Supply Chain Management (SCM) organization is responsible for the strategic category management, sourcing and procurement of the critical materials and services to support our R D and production facilities. The SCM organization partners with our business partners and leverages best practices to uniquely position the team to improve decision making capabilities and capture significant savings and efficiency opportunities. What You Will Do

• Ensures adherence to all safety, environmental and purchasing policies, guidelines, and procedures.
• Utilizes company's purchasing system to process purchase orders from requisitions.
• Ensures the contractual document accurately reflects the terms and conditions of purchase, including payment terms, freight terms, incoterms, and other key commercial terms.
• Issues requests for quotations (RFQ), analyzes and evaluates quotes, negotiates price and terms, and exercises independent judgment to select suppliers based on lowest total cost of ownership.
• Understands our company's strategic supply agreements and utilizes these to maximize value.
• Collaborates with internal requestors to understand requirements (e.g., specifications, scopes of work, performance, and timing requirements).
• Demonstrates high level of customer focus and sense of urgency.
• Uses strong verbal and written communication skills to solve problems .

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US-US-CA-FREMONT-001

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2026-04-03 09:05:08

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