Strategic Sourcing Analyst (hybrid)


At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

Why you should join:

The Procurement Category Specialist role is a position which will execute the 12-month plan and long-term strategy for the Cable, Cable Assembly and Coils categories. This role will work within our TE Sensors Global Procurement team and will work closely with the respective Global Category Leader. The position will utilize procurement strategies to drive performance, competitiveness, and resilience within the existing supply base as well as new potential sources. The position is global, working with suppliers and internal team members globally to position TE Sensors Procurement for global competitiveness and success. A successful candidate will have robust experience in procurement, supplier management, and negotiation with soft skills in driving performance, outside the box thinking, and global perspective.  

Your main tasks:

  • Execute the category plan and long-term strategy set by global category leader in Cable, Cable Assembly and Coils category
  • Drive annual global competitive bid RFQ to benchmark and award supply agreements to existing and new suppliers leveraging competition in the global supply base 
  • Prepare supplier negotiations with the global category leader using market data analysis, negotiable lever identification, target values, storyline, negotiation actions plan and scheduling  
  • Change management aptitude and experience.
  • Develop and deliver a resilient supply chain executing dual sourcing and consignment inventory stocking agreements 
  • Implement supplier performance improvement actions following QCOST methodology in monthly business reviews for key suppliers  
  • Proactively monitor supply risk and support factory operations on supply shortage escalations 
  • Leverage new product introduction opportunities to improve terms of current supply contract 
  • Analyze should cost, total cost of ownership analysis, make vs buy decisions to best position category 
  • Work Cross-Functionally to execute VA/VE and related material productivity initiatives   
  • Create and maintain SAP master data for raw materials 

Your ideal background:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or Finance, Master’s Degree is a plus 
  • 5 years minimum of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain 
  • Strong negotiation and category strategy experience with track record of driving supplier performance improvement 
  • Cable, Cable Assembly, Coils sourcing / industry experience in global, high complexity and mix, manufacturing environments 
  • A motivated individual who aggressively works to improve metrics and has the ability to learn quickly in a self-directed work environment withminimal supervision 
  • IT Skills, ERP (SAP)
  • Experience working in a global environment and is comfortable presenting to a diverse audience, including senior management 
  • Fluency in English

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) 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, energy networks, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 9,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 130 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

 

WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:
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
•    Employee Stock Purchase Program
•    Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
•    Employee Resource Group

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.

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: 

TIMISOARA, TM, RO, _

City:  TIMISOARA
State:  TM
Country/Region:  RO
Travel:  10% to 25%
Requisition ID:  135443
Alternative Locations: 
Function:  Procurement


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