At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
Job Overview
Manages a commodity/category of Direct components. Develops the strategy that optimizes the supply chain of such a category for TE benefit, in alignment with Business Unit strategies. Executes the sourcing process, including but not limited to preparing RFQ packages, prices, T&Cs, and contracts (pricing agreements, supply agreements, etc.). Develops and sustains robust business relationships with internal customers and external suppliers. Sourcing specialists are also responsible for representing procurement with cross-functional teams such as engineering, finance, quality, and operations.
Job Requirements
- Drives cost savings on direct purchase components.
- Conducts Competitive Bids (RFQ packages execution, Negotiation)
- Builds strong relationships with strategic suppliers to optimize performance.
- Develops, executes, and categorizes strategies, ensuring alignment with plant and BU objectives
- Leads and executes the Sourcing Steps
- Clears the path to issues related to supply disruptions
- Ensures and promotes adherence to global processes, policies, procedures, and best practices within TE and an extensive supply base
- Manages data Integrity in SAP related to the field. The ERP system is accurate regarding Info Records, Source List, Lead Times
- Develops and executes the Should cost analysis.
- Periodic reporting to upper management on objective performance
What Your Background Should Look Like
- 5-7 years Experience in the field
- Bachelor's degree (Business management, finance, or engineering preferred)
- Knowledge of ERP systems as applicable to planning & purchasing (SAP knowledge is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Fluent in the English language)
- Project management skills/knowledge, beginner to intermediate
- Negotiation and analytical skills
- Intermediate to advanced use of MS Office applications, mainly focusing on Excel
- Solid presentation skills, will be presenting to upper management (Sr. Mgrs. and Directors)
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of finance and cost analysis to determine component price competitiveness
Competencies
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
