STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST III

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.

• Focal point of all supply chain initiatives associated with NPI for assigned product lines.
• Develop & implement all integrated supply chain activities for New Product Introduction.
• Work with commodity management to leverage supplier capabilities and improve collaboration among TE and supply base
• Improve overall service from Procurement to Internal customer e.g. project managers and project core team members.
• Provide strong support for TE manufacturing plant(s) for NPI.
• Holds Voice of Customer Sessions with internal customers and utilizes feedback to improve team performance and supply base service.
• Complete special projects as directed by regional or global management.

What your background should look like:

• 6+ years’ experience in Supply Chain Management or project management or in a Procurement role.
• Proven Experience in New Product Introduction as a sourcing analyst in a global company is preferred
• Experience in sourcing electronics components, PCB, PCBA, cable, stamping, molding, diecasting, machining parts is preferred.
• Education: Bachelor level degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sourcing/ Procurement or related field.  Advanced degree a plus.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal English.
• Self-motivated individual with a positive attitude, able to work well with international teams and individuals, not afraid to push for change.
• Strong analytical skills, comprehensive and logic thinking.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills.
• Proficient in MS office suite; advanced Excel, Power point.
• Lean PD experience is a plus.
• Previous SAP experience or training a plus.

Competencies