Strategic Sourcing Manager (Global Electronics Category Strategic Leader)

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

Competencies

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.

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