STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST IV

Job Overview

Monitors the execution of key strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiates contract terms and conditions and drives sourcing strategies to maximize cost savings.

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

Competencies