SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT ANALYST

Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Supplier Development Teams find and develop suppliers to support the strategic sourcing organization in driving incremental performance in supplier quality, delivery, price and service. They teach new suppliers on how to work with TE (portal access, e-procurement tool usage, TE procedures, etc.). They extend TE Operational Advantage into the supply base to generate continuous improvement in the extended value stream, deliver incremental improvements through supplier development lead projects and achieve improvement targets specific for supplier development. They also help drive selection and development of the best total cost supply option in the region where the commodity or service is consumed. They keep abreast of emerging market options and inform the broader procurement organization of trends and new supply options.

Tasks and Responsibilities

IQE part:
•    On time responsiveness and analysis to customer complaints.
•    Organize and drive containment actions at customer, supplier or within TE plants.
•    Work out 8D reports, perform root cause analysis and create charge back.
•    Evaluation and validation of 8D reports submitted from suppliers.
•    Read across and deploy lessons learned to prevent reoccurrence.
SQE part:
•    Review of customer and internal complaints related to suppliers’ product/process, verification of corrective, preventive actions and lessons learned.
•    Definition, training, deployment, and progress tracking for implementation of continuous improvement activities for dedicated suppliers (TPM, 5S+1, OPLetc).
•    Coordinates supplier production process release in liaison with Product, Transfer, and APQP Engineering departments.
•    Regular quarterly supplier’s performance and scorecard review.
•    Drive the 0-defect approach at supplier side. 
•    Ensure the development and onboarding of suppliers and new suppliers in accordance with TE requirements. 

Performance:
IQE part:
•    Communication across departments and locations within TE Automotive.
•    Perform 5 WHY, Ishikawa analysis.
•    Obtain reasonable analysis of root cause from supplier, verify, validate.
•    Direct contact with supplier and customer representatives.
SQE part:
•    Participation on audits at supplier’s location according to VDA, ISO TS and TE relevant specification.
•    Communication across departments and locations within TE Automotive.
•    Direct contact with supplier and customer representatives.
•    Review production processes at supplier (R@R, SLP).
•    Travelling relevant to business needs.
•    Regular reporting, data collection and analysis.

HS&E, Working Conditions: 
•    Follow the legislation and internal policies in EHS and environmental protection.
•    Follow the instruction for wearing of personal protective equipment - safety shoes, safety glasses and other depending on their working activities.
•    Follow the restriction of removal of safety screen and other safety elements of machines and equipment.
•    Follow the rules for sorting waste, proper handling and storage of chemical substances and preparations.

What your background should look like:

• Engineering Degree (or equivalent qualification).
• 2-3 years of experience in the automotive industry or a similar sector.
• Experience in quality assurance and supplier development is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with injection molding and assembly processes is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of ISO/TS 16949 and VDA 6.3 standards.
• Hands-on experience with quality-related problem-solving and analytical tools, including 8D, Ishikawa, and 5 Whys.
• Proficient in flow charting, FMEA, and control plan methodologies.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, plan effectively, and align with business goals and sustainability initiatives.

Competencies