Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Job Overview

• Manages a commodity/category of Direct components. Develops the strategy that optimizes the supply chain of such category for TE benefit, in alignment with Business Unit strategies. Executes the sourcing process, including but not limited to the preparation of RFQ packages, price, T&C’s, contracts (pricing agreements, supply agreements, etc.).
• Develops and sustains robust business relationships with internal customers and external suppliers.
• A sourcing specialist is also responsible for representing procurement with cross-functional teams such as engineering, finance, quality, and operations.

Job Requirements

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Drives cost savings on direct purchase components.
• Conducts Competitive Bids (RFQ packages execution, Negotiation)
• Builds strong relationships with strategic suppliers to optimize performance.
• Develops, executes category strategies, ensuring alignment with plant and BU objectives
• Leads and executes the Sourcing Steps
• Clears the path to issues related to supply disruptions
• Ensures and promotes adherence to global processes, policies, procedures, and best practices within TE and extends to the supply base
• Manages data Integrity in SAP related to the field. The ERP system is accurate regarding Info Records, Source List, and Lead Times
• Develops and/or executes Should should-cost analysis.
• Periodic reporting to upper management on objective performance.

What your background should look like

• 3~5 years’ Experience in field
• Bachelor’s degree (Business management, finance, or engineering preferred)
• Knowledge of ERP systems as applicable to planning & purchasing (SAP knowledge is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Fluent in the English language)
• Project management skills/knowledge, beginner to intermediate
• Negotiation and analytical skills
• Intermediate to advanced use of MS Office applications mainly focuses on Excel
• Solid presentation skills, will be presenting to upper management (Sr. Mgrs. and Directors)

Competencies