SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ANALYST I

Job Overview

The SPE (Supplier Performance Engineer) develops and maintains relationships with suppliers to ensure they are executing our purchase orders in accordance with TE Grid AD& M requirements. Participate in the company initiative to expand the supply base globally.Collaborate with all stake holders (internal & external) for sustained annual performance targets across Quality, Delivery, and Cost with nominated critical poor performing Suppliers. 

Job Requirements

•    Drive supplier selection, defined by the Strategic Sourcing Plan, through robust qualification processes.
•    Support, Collect, Evaluate and Perform audit requests from the Product lines.
•    Confers with suppliers and analyses supplier questions to determine factors affecting performance (Quality, Delivery and Cost). 
•    Perform Periodic & Surveillance supplier audits and coordinate supplier self-assessments as required.
•    Evaluates supplier quotes and services to determine if they are compatible with company objectives and supplier capacities & capabilities.
•    Identify competency gaps within the supply chain process by analysis of Key Performance Indicators and intelligence gathering to develop, introduce, and lead Supplier Improvement Plans
•    Works with Product Lines and Global Commodity Leaders to address critical issues related to customer needs and supplier performance.
•    Identify potential new suppliers and prepare develop plan.
•    Develop and maintain communications with all levels of staff and suppliers by communicating openly and honestly, treating all people with dignity, respect, and courtesy.
•    Provide leadership during investigations of major problems and or special projects focusing on developing working relationships with suppliers and the supply chain about product development and procurement of parts.

Required Skills

CRITICAL EXPERIENCE 
• Good Knowledge in Manufacturing process such as mold design, stamping, machining.
• Experience in handling measurement equipment as gauge to CMM.
• Capable of drawing reading & understanding impact of tolerance w.r.t. Manufacturability.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Proficient in MS office suite; advanced Excel, Power point.
• Previous SAP experience or training a plus.
• Ability for periodic travel required

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE
•    Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with Supply chain background.
•    Ability to work in self-directed environment with minimal supervision.
•    Minimum 3+ years of professional experience with expertise in commodities Viz., Machining, Sheetmetal, Injection molding, Die-castings and plating.
•    Supply base knowledge with expertise in procure to pay process (P2P).

Competencies