Job Overview

Monitors the execution of key strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiates contract terms and conditions and drives sourcing strategies to maximize cost savings.

Job Requirements

Major Target:

The Strategic Sourcing Analyst is responsible for defining and implementing sourcing strategies for assigned commodities within global Private/Brand Label (PBL) procurement team and suppliers to reach the respective sourcing targets in delivery, productivity, cost, and quality. Moreover, this position is responsible for supplier negotiations, supplier capacity management, and supplier compliance with relevant TE requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all other procurement activities in the APL product line related to NPI, product migrations, supplier management issues, contracting, & quotes.
• Responsible for supporting Strategic Procurement activities for the ACL sector.
• Manage all procurement activities related to supplier management issues, contracting, & quoting.

• Identify and select strategic suppliers within the business unit and company’s footprint/localization goals. Work with supplier quality, engineering, and supply chain functions to develop these suppliers to support ACL requirements.

• Engage with new Product Development teams & manage the NPI procurement activities.
• Develop and collaborate with global commodity management to roll out multi-year commodity strategies for the region & execute a plan.
• Identify and select strategic suppliers within the business unit and company’s footprint/ localization goals. Work with supplier quality, engineering, and supply chain functions to develop these suppliers to support ACL requirements.
• Achieve critical annual procurement KPIs (Delivery, quality, productivity, Inventory, low-cost localization, payment terms, VMI, lead-time reduction, and others).
• Support the region and business unit's TEOA-P initiatives and Star Level attainment.
• Assure results are delivered compliant with TE policies and procedures.
• Provide timely and complete responses to various corporate, segment, business unit and functional support requirements.

What your background should look like

Qualifications:

• Bachelor level degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sourcing/ Procurement or related field.  Advanced degree a plus.
• Self-motivated individual with a positive attitude, able to work well with international teams and individuals, not afraid to push for change

• Demonstrate a track record of achieving critical annual KPIs (delivery, quality, productivity, inventory) and driving improvement in leading indicators (TEBIT pipeline, contract/VMI, etc.)
• 8+ years in a Strategic Procurement role.
• Good English skills with fluent conversational communication ability.
• Willingness to travel (25% travel) throughout the AP region.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work well to deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills & the ability to influence team members.
• Project management skills. Strong data analysis skills.  Strong understanding of operational issues (Kanban, JIT, Kaizen, 5S, VA / VE, Lean).

Competencies