STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST

TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com

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.

Main Target of the Strategic Sourcing Analyst is strategic and tactical support to Global Sourcing Manager for PCB / PCBA (Assembly). This position will support a global spend of PCB ($50Mil) and PCBA ($140M). This position will be the key focus for to drive and meet KPI for the region and help develop should cost model with Business Unit. The person will support the implementation of global commodity strategy and drive to meet the KPI including productivity, delivery, quality, multi-source, payment terms, VMI, Localisation and compliance. The person will be developing saving pipeline, low-cost region suppliers, supplier optimization and lead time reduction. The person aligns strategy and execution with cross-functional partners such as engineering, manufacturing, product management and functional owners. He/she executes the competitive bid, negotiation, contracting processes and/or technical continuous improvement for the PCB & PCBA commodities; collaborating across Business Units and across-regions for optimal TE leverage.
Reporting to the Global Manager for Strategic Sourcing in Corporate unit, the Strategic Sourcing Analyst will be leading the PCB/PCBA Category strategies with the Business Units and cross-functional teams. Drive KPI improvement on productivity, delivery & quality performance, supplier consolidation, multi-source, VMI, localization and payment terms.

The role requires ability to effectively collaborate to develop strategy, preferred supplier alignment and drive execution across the PCB/PCBA commodities, categories, and suppliers in the region. The ideal candidate will have the desire and drive for upward mobility and exhibit the required values, performance, and behaviours to enable such.

Job description:

Drive innovation sourcing and supplier strategic relationship management
Complete the PCB/PCBA Consolidation Strategy to promote preferred TE Suppliers and leveraging regional and global volumes.
Accountable for achieving annual goals for assigned KPIs including cost, quality, delivery, supplier consolidation, multi-source, VMI, Days to Pay, localisation and product compliance on the regional spend of PCB / PCBA
Ensure a sustainable pipeline of material productivity initiatives for the business unit/region
Capture the needs of all BUs and fulfil the expectations in commodity related KPIs and service level of internal customers.
Ensure suppliers are compliant to global and regional regulatory or legal requirements (RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, etc.).
Conduct quarterly business reviews with selected, high-critical set of key suppliers
Drive supplier development and performance improvement to meet KPIs and BU technology needs
Implement should cost model and fact-based negotiations
Understand the regional BU business needs and ensure regional alignment to the global commodity strategies
Be the escalation point for all supply base issues or opportunities
Drive improvements in the Americas supply base in collaboration with BU functions, Procurement, Quality, Supplier Development, etc, special focus on PCB/PCBA supply base by leading key initiatives
Leading the Pre-Sourcing Cross functional Alignment for the Americas
Leading the Global Multi sourcing initiative for the Americas, across all BU
Works in accordance with the TE processes, values and behaviours

Requirements:

At least 3 years of experience in global electronic company and procurement experience
Ideally Procurement, PCB & PCBA experiences
Knowledge of PCB & PCBA manufacturing processes and cost drivers
Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and communication skills
Experience in commodity/material market tracking and analysis
Strong project management skills and ability to multi-task
Ability to work in a matrix environment with multi-cultural teams
Ability to demonstrate strong customer focus and continues improvement attitude
Ability to form successful working relationships quickly at all levels
Ability to prioritize manage complexity in a fast-paced environment
Ability on managing demanding deadlines and task prioritization.
Have knowledge of direct purchasing and technical aspect of commodities
Very Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, must be a critical thinker
Advanced knowledge in the use of SAP and Microsoft Office, i.e. Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
Fluent in English both written and spoken
Other languages are a plus
Timezone flexibility and ability to travel (e.g 20% mainly regional).

We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!

Competitive Salary Package
Performance-Based Bonus Plans
Health and Wellness Incentives
Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
Employee Resource Group

Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.

Location:

Krakow, MA, PL, 30-000

City: Krakow

State: MA

Country/Region: PL

Travel: 10% to 25%

Requisition ID: 127549

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Function: Procurement