Job Overview

The Supplier Excellence Analyst /Supplier Development Analyst role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, developing project plans, actions and metrics associated with the performance improvement with a select group of strategic suppliers. The position focuses on Supplier Delivery, Quality and Inventory Performance improvements. It is a position to build relationships with the Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing and Operations organizations to become an invested team member to meet our customers’ needs. 

What your background should look like

Motivated individual with the ability to learn quickly and work in a self-directed work environment 

Ability to take ownership of actions and lead to closure. Strong project management skills. 

A clear communicator who can speak and present confidently to a diverse audience, including senior management 

Technically competent to interface with Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, Materials, Supply / Demand Management as well as all levels within the Supplier’s organization 

Fluent in English; reading, writing, and speaking English language 

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited university in Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, or other related disciplines. 

Proficient with MS-Office and SAP products. 

Experience with Procurement, Strategic Sourcing or Supply Chain fields 

Practical Problem Solving, 8D, 5 why, Fishbone experience 

Certified Supply Chain Professional (APICS) is a plus 

Certified AS9100 Auditor or similar Quality Management System Understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) is a plus 

Willingness to travel and interact proactively with TE manufacturing site personnel and suppliers (up to 50%) 

Responsibilities 

As Supplier Excellence Analyst / Supplier Development Analyst your responsibilities would include but are not limited to the following: 

Responsible for assessing supplier capabilities to ensure supplier is able to reach the level of performance, capability and capacity required to meet our business needs 

Collaborating closely with key suppliers to achieve the following supplier results: 

Process control and Quality system improvement 

Delivery performance and Lead time improvement 

Supply Chain effectiveness improvement and optimization 

Capacity increases 

Will also work with the assigned SQE to help identify and resolve any quality issues with targeted supplier 

This position will teach suppliers on how to work with TE TEOA Tools (Supplier Portal access, TE procedures, DPA & DLT, Standard Tools, etc.) 

Coach new team members on how to work within TE guidelines (portal access, e-procurement tool usage, TE procedures, etc.) 

Work with Strategic Sourcing Specialists to manage supplier relationship within Monthly performance reviews and Quarterly business reviews 

Work as support for various TE manufacturing sites, focusing on how supplied material impacts the business unit strategy in term of availability and inventory 

Monitor and communicate key supplier performance metrics 

Competencies