Strategic Sourcing Analyst (hybrid)

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

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