STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST IV

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. 

What your background should look like

•    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%)

Responsabilities 

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:
o    Process control and Quality system improvement
o    Delivery performance and Lead time improvement
o    Cost reduction and Productivity improvement
o    Supply Chain effectiveness improvement and optimization
o    Capacity increases
•    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 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

Competencies