STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST III

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Strategic Sourcing Teams develop and implement multi-year strategies for assigned commodities, suppliers and parts/services to achieve established goals in supplier quality, delivery, price and service. They align strategy and execution with cross-functional partners such as engineering, manufacturing, product management and functional owners. They execute the competitive bid, negotiation, contracting processes and/or technical continuous improvement for assigned commodities or services; collaborate across Business Units and cross-regions for optimal TE leverage. Our teams demonstrate a high level of expertise in procurement competencies (business/supply chain acumen, negotiation, sourcing strategy development and execution, global savvy, and project and product lifecycle management) and ensure results are delivered compliant with TE policies and procedures.

What your background should look like:

Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Sourcing and Commodity Leadership:
o Develop and execute global commodity strategies aligned with company goals.
o Manage end-to-end sourcing processes in collaboration with the NPD sourcing team, including supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management.
o Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure long-term collaboration and value creation.
2. Data Analysis and Performance Optimization:
o Conduct market analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the commodity.
o Track and analyze supplier performance metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
o Support cost-saving initiatives to achieve productivity goals.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
o Partner with engineering, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure supplier alignment with project requirements.
o Collaborate with finance teams to align cost models with budgetary objectives.
o Serve as a commodity expert, presenting insights and strategies to senior management.
4. Risk Management:
o Proactively assess and mitigate risks in the supply chain, ensuring business continuity.
o Drive supplier development programs to improve reliability, quality, and capacity.
5. Compliance and Sustainability:
o Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
o Promote sustainable sourcing practices within the commodity.

Qualifications:
• Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
• Experience:
o Minimum 3-5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or strategic sourcing roles.
o Proven track record in managing and leading a specific commodity.

• Skills:
o Strong analytical skills with expertise in data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI).
o Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
o Exceptional negotiation and communication skills.
o Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop long-term sourcing strategies that align with business objectives.
o Leadership: Strong leadership skills to inspire and manage cross-functional teams.
o Problem-Solving: Ability to anticipate and solve complex supply chain challenges.
o Collaboration: Work effectively with various departments to achieve common goals.
o Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.

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