Overview
Strategic Sourcing Manager (Global Electronics Category Strategic Leader) at TE Connectivity
Job Posting Title : MGR II STRATEGIC SOURCING
Job ID :
Job Code : MGR II STRATEGIC SOURCING (4-2-M)
Travel : 25% to 50%
Relocation : Not specified
Education Experience : Bachelor\'s Degree (High School +4 years)
Employment Experience : 10 years or more
Reporting : Directly reports to Global Commodity Director; will be responsible for managing and leading the procurement of Electronics parts with a team of 4.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop commodity strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Monitor global market trends, supply-demand dynamics, and geopolitical factors.
- Mitigate risks related to commodity price fluctuations.
- 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, and consignment contracts 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.
- Collaborate with plant teams as necessary.
- Addressing Business Growth and Market Demands; Improving Procurement Efficiency and Reducing Costs; Accelerating Decision-Making and Market Adaptability; Strengthening Supplier Management / Long-Term Partnerships / supplier strategy.
- Strengthen strategic partnerships with key suppliers with multi-skilled capabilities.
- Supporting Successful NPI Project Execution; Enhancing Localization and Global Expansion.
Job Requirements
Bachelor\'s degree or above in a relevant fieldFluent in spoken and written English10+ years of sourcing experience in the machining field, familiar with PCB / PCBA, Cable, electronics commodity5 years’ experience in a global / region commodity role in a multinational company10 years of people management experienceEngineering background is advantageousProficiency in office software; Familiarity with SAPProven ability to lead projects, coordinate, problem-solve, and make decisive decisions to achieve resultsProactive and detail-oriented; strong analytical and cross-functional skillsAbility to understand global markets, collaborate effectively with global teams, and experience working with suppliers in the Asia-Pacific region and globallyWillingness to travel domestically and internationally as requiredAbility to adapt to a flexible work scheduleCompetencies
SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)
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, in approximately 130 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS.
What TE Connectivity Offers
Competitive Salary PackagePerformance-Based Bonus PlansHealth and Wellness IncentivesEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramCommunity Outreach Programs / Charity EventsEmployee Resource GroupImportant Notice Regarding Recruitment Fraud
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities. TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage. All legitimate openings are posted on our official careers website at te.com / careers, and emails from our recruitment team will come from addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive suspicious communications, do not engage and report the incident to local authorities.
Job Details
Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Purchasing and Supply ChainIndustries : Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing#J-18808-Ljbffr