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.

Job Requirements

• Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree required (Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field).
  • Master’s Degree preferred.

  Professional Experience

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in Procurement, including at least 5 years in Direct Procurement roles such as:
    • Strategic Sourcing Analyst
    • Commodity Manager / Category Manager
    • Category Buyer
  • Demonstrated experience managing commodities such as:
    • Fabricated metals
    • Fasteners
    • Die casting components
  • Industry experience:
    • Electronics industry (required)
    • Automotive industry (preferred)

  Category & Supplier Management

  • Proven experience working as a Category Manager, Commodity Manager, Strategic Sourcing Specialist, or Category Buyer (Must Have – minimum 7 years)
  • Strong capabilities in Supplier Management (Must Have)

  Technical Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with SPC/Statistical Tools
  • Experience with SAP (Must Have)
  • Experience with Contract Management (Must Have)
  • Demonstrated competence in Cost & Savings Analysis (Must Have)

  Soft Skills & Core Competencies

  • Strong analytical and negotiation skills
  • Strategic mindset with excellent communication abilities
  • High intercultural competence and adaptability to collaborate with teams across multiple regions
  • Ability to negotiate with internal stakeholders and management teams

  Language Requirements

  • English: Required (Must Have) – strong communication capabilities

  Travel & Legal Requirements

  • Valid U.S. Visa is mandatory (Must Have)

  Travel: 10%-25%

  Location: Remote-México / Hybrid - Hermosillo.
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