Junior Supplier Integration Manager

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.

Responsibilities:

•    Implements and develop a partner approach with key suppliers
•    Responsible for supplier´s delivery performance monitoring and improvement
•    Lead and coordinate supply improvement projects and actions
•    Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Supply Chain, PM, procurement colleagues) to implement BU strategy and adapt it to suppliers
•    Built and maintain relevant analysis, reporting and action plan including root cause analysis, curative, corrective and preventive action plans, KPI trackers etc. 
•    Negotiate with suppliers regarding needed improvements / actions, as well as implementation of buffer stocks and consignment programs
•    Manage bottlenecks and supply crisis, and provides support when needed to quality and supply chain teams
•    Review and optimize Lead Time and MOQs, in collaboration with procurement and planning teams
•    Verify and challenge forecast accuracy (with PMs and Demand planning), check and confirm capacity / flexibility with top suppliers
•    Ensure supplier capacity is mapped and measured for most critical suppliers, to feed the SIOP process
•    Travels to plants and suppliers in Europe (20 to 30% of the time)
 

What your background should look like:

•    3+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, quality, or procurement 
•    Supplier management & strong negotiation skills – experience in one of following industries preferred: Automotive / Appliance / Aerospace / FMGC
•    Lean / continuous improvement proven track records, as well as knowledge of related tools and methodologies 
•    Experienced with Production Run Rate and value stream mapping preferred
•    Very strong analytical and computer-skills (including SAP and Excel)
•    Ability to take initiative, propose solutions and think “outside of the box”
•    Ability to influence and take decisions, critical thinking and curiosity
•    Team player and “can-do” attitude
•    Positive attitude, sense of humor and solid dose of pragmatism will be a plus

What we can offer:

•    Work in a team where a good atmosphere and team spirit is one of greatest values
•    Private medical healthcare including dentist for you and your family
•    Attractive package of extra benefits of your choosing in My Benefit Platform
•    Multi sport card
•    Delicious coffee
•    Flexible working hours
•    Possibility to work from home or working from the office
•    Modern and comfortable office with chill out zone

Competencies