Global supplier development analyst

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 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.

Your new role:

As 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
• Cost reduction and Productivity improvement
• Supply Chain effectiveness improvement and optimization
• Capacity increases
• Work with the assigned SQE to help identify and resolve any quality issues with targeted supplier
• 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

Your ideal background:

• 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%)