Job Overview

The 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 suppliers. The position focuses on Supplier readiness through improvement of Flexibility, Cost, Quality, and Delivery thru closing technical gaps for evolve suppliers to best-in-class. It is a position to build relationships with the Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing and Operations organizations to become an invested team member to meet our customers’ needs.

Job Requirements

• • Lead cross-functional teams to develop and improve supplier capabilities, ensuring alignment with TE’s strategic goals in quality, cost, delivery, technology, and sustainability.
  • Strategic thinking & Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Drive supplier development initiatives by leading Souring, SQE, MPDE, Engineering, and other stakeholders to assess, qualify, and improve suppliers.
  • Facilitate alignment between functions (e.g., Quality’s audit standards, Procurement’s commercial requirements, Engineering’s technical specs) to ensure unified supplier expectations.
  • Supplier Qualification & Onboarding New Suppliers
  • Own the New supplier pre-assessment process / Lead onboarding programs for new suppliers, coordinating inputs from Quality (audit criteria), Procurement (commercial viability), and Engineering (technical capability).
  • Implement new supplier performance monitoring, conducting regular evaluations of quality, delivery, and service KPIs during the first 6 months post-onboarding until full compliance with TE requirements is achieved

  Approved Supplier

  • Host cross-functional supplier improvement workshops for critical supplier issues (e.g.,CoPQ reduction, lead time optimization) as a neutral facilitator, ensuring actions are owned by respective functions: Monitor progress and escalate functional accountability gaps (e.g., Quality’s audit follow-up, Procurement’s cost targets).
  • Supplier Training Program, train Next/ approved suppliers on TE systems/procedures, collaborating with subject matter experts (e.g., Quality for quality index, Procurement for commercial) as requested.
  • Backup Role: Quality issue handling and Problem-Solving activities, performs systematic/process audit when SQE function is not available in the region.
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What your background should look like

• Job Requirements

  • B.S. degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, or related field
  • At least 5 years of experience within Busbar, power distribution, battery systems, EV powertrain, switchgear, UPS, high-power connectors, or data-center power products Quality Management portion. Procurement is a plus.
  • Expert Knowledge on ISO 9001, IATF16949,LEAN Tools and other Industry Standards
  • Certified ISO 9001 auditor/ VDA 6.3 by 2nd party auditor.
  • Strong project-based management experience
  • Expert knowledge on material management systems
  • Demonstrated skills in a matrix environment
  • Knowledge on specific product and process as required (e.g. Molding, Stamping, Mechanical Assembly, PAB/PCBA, diecasting…)
  • Expert level with the tools related to supplier APQP process, include but not limited to PPAP, FMEA, CP, MSA, SPC, R&R and 8D methodology.
  • Ability to work across cultures and geographies effectively.
  • Thorough knowledge of Problem-Solving tools (5-Why, Ishikawa/Fishbone diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis)
  • Basic knowledge of GD&T
  • Strong Presentation skills
  • Strong Communication and negotiation skills
  • Strong Coaching skills
  • Business acumen regarding part cost structure / breakdown
  • AI Practitioner for daily productivity improvement.

Competencies