BUYER II

Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Purchasing Teams are responsible for obtaining materials, components, equipment and services, gather quotations, examine bids, and award contracts. They perform cost analysis and volume planning for commodities, evaluate vendor reliability and develop new supply sources where required. They coordinate purchasing activities with the manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels and monitor cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. They also look for and recommend cost saving proposals including make vs. buy analysis, alternative sourcing, and vendor evaluation criteria as well as develop specifications for new contract orders.

Special Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:

* Excellent problem solving skills, analytical skills, and communication skills. 
* Strong project management skills and ability to multi-task. 
* Ability to work in a matrix environment with multi-cultural teams.
* Ability to demonstrate strong customer focus and continues improvement attitude.
* Ability to form successful working relationships quickly at all levels.
* Advanced knowledge in the use of SAP and Microsoft Office, i.e. Excel, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint.
* Fluent in English both written and spoken, local Language is a plus.

Competencies