STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST IV

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.

What your background should look like:

•    Motivated individual with the ability to learn quickly and work in a self-directed work environment with minimal supervision
•    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%)

Responsibilities

As Supplier Performance 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
•    Will also work with the assigned SQE to help identify and resolve any quality issues with targeted supplier
•    This position will teach suppliers on how to work with TE TEOA Tools (Supplier Portal access, TE procedures, DPA & DLT, Standard Tools, etc)
•    Coach new team members on how to work within TE guidelines (portal access, e-procurement tool usage, TE procedures, etc.)
•    Work with Commodity Managers and 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
•    Engage with Sourcing and Development teams to plan and execute Supplier Town Hall meeting. 

Competencies