Job Overview

Sourcing Executive/Engineer
TE Connectivity

The Company

TE Connectivity (TE) is a leading global provider of highly engineered connectors, cables, and sensors with sales of over $16 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture, and market products for customers in a broad array of industries, including automotive, consumer electronics, telecommunications, aerospace, defense & military, medical & healthcare, oil & gas/marine, and energy & utilities. With over 72,000 associates, including 7,000 engineers, and worldwide manufacturing at about 100 sites, TE Connectivity's sales and customer service capabilities make their commitment to their customers’ advantage. TE Connectivity is an independent publicly traded company whose common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “TEL.”  See www.te.com

 
Overview
Responsible for sourcing of raw material and components for the production at our plant for Optics products by establishing a reliable, flexible, innovative, high-quality, and productive supply base to create a competitive advantage for us in the market.

Responsibilities
•    Develop commodity strategies aligned with business objectives.
•    Identify and develop new suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
•    Optimize the supplier base to enhance efficiency and quality.
•    Conduct RFQs for NPI (New Product Introduction) projects.
•    Negotiate master purchasing contracts, Quality Assurance agreements, non-disclosure agreements, consignment contracts, etc., with suppliers.
•    Drive cost reduction initiatives through comprehensive cost analysis, market data evaluation, and negotiation.
•    Collaborate with engineering teams to lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) projects.
•    Coordinate cross-functional efforts to achieve project KPIs, including savings, lead time reduction, minimum order quantity optimization, dual sourcing, and localization.
•    Lead quarterly supplier scorecard reviews to improve supplier performance in quality, delivery, and cost.
•    Identify risks, opportunities, and underperforming suppliers; implement corrective actions to mitigate risks and ensure continuous improvement.
•    Perform tactical work in SAP.
•    Collaborate with plant teams daily.

Scope 
•    Individual contributor role.

Job Requirements

• Establishing mid-term and long-term strategic commodity plans, developing supplier footprint, and setting up the integrated supply chain to improve sourcing competitiveness.
• Collaborating with multiple stakeholders to maximize global leverage, identify savings opportunities, and develop cost-competitive suppliers.
• Managing supplier relationships, ensuring the achievement of supplier commitments, and executing strategies based on market and technology trends.
• Researching the current innovations, trends, and developments in the industry and recommending the best practices and suggestions.

What your background should look like

Qualifications and experience required
• Bachelor's degree or above in engineering
•    Fluent in spoken and written English
•    8+ years of experience in sourcing, preferably in the Optics industry
•    Proficiency in office software; knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred)
•    Experience working in a global role in multinational companies.
•    Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
•    Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.

Behavioral expectations
    Move at the customer's pace: Provide extraordinary customer experiences 
    Win in your markets: Use market intelligence to create operational advantage
    Mind what matters: Eliminate inefficiencies through TE Operating Advantage (TEOA) 
    Think big, move fast: Properly balancing and combining scale and speed with innovation is our competitive advantage and will allow us to win in all our markets.
    Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation
    Proven ability to lead projects, coordinate, problem-solve, and make decisive decisions to achieve results
    Proactive and detail-oriented
    Strong analytical and cross-functional skills
    Ability to understand global markets, collaborate effectively with global teams, and experience in working with suppliers in the Asia-Pacific region and globally

Competencies