SR STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST

Job Overview

Supports the development and execution of commodity strategy for the procurement team and drives the leading indicators like savings pipeline.

Job Requirements

RESPONSABILITIES:

-Info Record set up/modification.
-Support on VMI implementation.
-Enhance Suppliers knowledge of TE platforms.
-Category strategy development/ownership (specifically molding)
-NDA execution process for new Suppliers.
-Contact for creating PPAPs requests.
-Supplier identification, audit and approval
-Collaborate with SQE to provide onboarding training for new suppliers on TE systems and procedures.
-Supports Supplier Cost related Improvement Workshops (i.e., reduction of CoPQ) in collaboration with Procurement Co

-Develop & implement strategy for assigned supplier portfolio in accordance with the commodity strategy for AMAS

-Responsible for delivering annual business results (ex. Cost savings, supplier performance and compliance) for assigned commodities
-Spend analysis, market insights and total cost of ownership
-Managing sourcing projects, key initiatives, and supplier negotiations
-Driving reporting process to give visibility to the business unit of cost change projects
-Managing the day-to-day relationship with suppliers to build long term rapport and drive extraordinary results
-Perform capacity review and minimize risk in the supply chain

What your background should look like

REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS, +5 years of purchasing, supply chain, engineering or technical experience.
• Preferred experience in various procurement areas including vendor management, negotiation, etc.
• Project management knowledge and background in handling multiple projects at same time.
• Strong analytical & negotiation skills
• Strong interest in learning the technicalities of the commodities
• Develop strong business relationships with stakeholders and suppliers
• Negotiating best possible deals in all scenarios
• Knowledge of plant operations and management is a plus
• Action-Oriented
• Result-Oriented 
• Advanced knowledge in the use of MS Office applications, i.e. Excel, Outlook, Word, and Power Point. 
• SAP knowledge is a plus
• Proficiency in Spanish and English communication is plus
• Travel up to 25% of time

Competencies