STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST III

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.

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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 technical continuous improvement for assigned commodities or services and 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 understanding, 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
•    Develop and execute a strategic plan for the Stamping category that aligns with the company's overall vision and goals
•    Determine the most appropriate Make vs. Buy strategy for the Stamping category and implement it in collaboration with TE’s Segments, Business Units, and cross-functional teams
•    Lead the long-term strategy for the Stamping category and oversee its implementation, including identifying new opportunities for growth and expansion
•    Segment suppliers based on regional needs and collaborate with business units to develop and implement supplier development plans
•    Optimize the manufacturing footprint for the Stamping category to ensure the highest levels of efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction
•    Implement enterprise productivity initiatives across the Stamping category to drive cost savings and improve overall performance
•    Develop supplier relationships in key growth areas and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure supplier alignment with the company's strategic objective

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:
•    Extensive knowledge of sourcing, strategic sourcing processes, negotiation experience
•    Experience in commodity management of Stamping (R2R & loose piece) & Plating
•    Demonstrated experience with leveraged agreements, multi-year contracts 
•    Strong data mining and analysis skill-set
•    Proactive, positive communication skills
•    Demonstrated ability to create and execute a vision, as well as an ability to work within larger organizational objectives
•    Ability to build consensus across multiple organizations and all levels of the enterprise
•    Capable of moving past barriers and building out bridges to new customers
•    Capable of independently leading multiple projects simultaneously
•    Ability to multi-task projects and assess priorities in a complex and demanding environment
•    Possesses excellent verbal and written communication & presentation skills
•    Ability to handle multiple customers/priorities with minimal supervision under challenging conditions
•    Ability to travel and work in a virtual environment
•    BA/BS in Business or other relevant discipline.5+ years of relevant Sourcing experience

Competencies