SOURCING & PROCUREMENT ANALYST III

TE Connectivity Corporation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,250,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity is seeking a STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST III in Bengaluru to develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies across products and suppliers. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Product Management, and regional procurement teams to ensure supplier performance and robust supply chain resilience.

The role focuses on RFQ lifecycles, negotiations, and cost productivity initiatives, driving compliance and governance while operating in a global matrix organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; 10+ years in sourcing or procurement.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; fluent English.
• Experience leading strategic sourcing and supplier management.
• Ability to work in a global, matrix organization.
• Strong analytical and cost optimization capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic FG sourcing strategies across products and suppliers.
• Manage RFQ preparation, quotes, and supplier negotiations.
• Lead cost reduction and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Conduct quarterly supplier performance reviews and risk assessments.
• Ensure data accuracy in purchasing systems and compliance.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Product Management.

Skills

Fluent English

Negotiation

Project management

Global/matrix organization

Stakeholder management

Ownership & proactiveness

Detail-oriented & results-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST III

Posting Start Date: 8/27/26

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 Description:

Job Overview

At TE Connectivity, Strategic Sourcing team is responsible for developing and executing multi-year sourcing strategies across assigned products, commodities, suppliers, and parts/services. The “Strategic Sourcing Lead” partners with Engineering, Operations, Product Management, and Regional Procurement teams to ensure best-in-class supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and innovation, while enabling supply chain resilience and business growth. Our teams demonstrate advanced proficiency in strategic procurement capabilities—spanning commercial acumen, complex negotiations, global sourcing strategy, and end-to-end product lifecycle management—consistently delivering results aligned with TE’s governance and compliance standards.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES:

• 1. Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
  Develop and execute FG sourcing strategies aligned to business growth, including:
  o Supplier strategy through segmentation (Grow / Maintain / Exit)
  o Develop a resilient, cost-competitive, and scalable supplier ecosystem across China+1, SEA, India, North America.
  o Make vs. Buy analysis
  Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to strengthen supply base and mitigate geopolitical risks
  Lead supplier consolidation initiatives to optimize cost, scale, and operational efficiency

  2. RFQ, Negotiation & Contracting
  Manage end-to-end sourcing lifecycle:
  o RFQ preparation and execution
  o Commercial and technical quote analysis
  o Supplier negotiations (Price, Terms, Lead time, MOQ etc)
  o Sourcing Committee approvals and business award
  Drive supplier price management, including PPV negotiations
  Establish and negotiate commercial agreements:
  o Supply agreements, consignment models, VMI, EDI, blanket POs

  3. Cost & Productivity Management
  Deliver material cost competitiveness through:
  o CMP (Cost Management Program)
  o VA/VE initiatives in collaboration with Engineering
  Maintain 125% pipeline coverage to ensure continuous productivity
  Identify and execute cost reduction and cost avoidance opportunities

  4. Supplier Performance & Risk Management
  Drive supplier performance KPIs:
  o Delivery: STR / STC
  o Quality: DLPM
  o Lead time and responsiveness
  o On Time Delivery:
  Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and ensure closure of actions
  Perform ongoing supplier risk assessments (capacity, financial, geopolitical risks)
  Ensure supplier capability and capacity alignment with demand

  5. Operations & Execution Excellence
  Ensure data accuracy in purchasing systems:
  o Info records, pricing, Incoterms, MOQ, lead times
  Support SCM through:
  o MOQ optimization
  o Inventory models (VMI, consignment)
  Collaborate with SCM teams for execution and planning alignment
  Support tactical procurement on:
  o Inventory issues
  o Invoice blocking

  6. Compliance & Governance
  Ensure supplier compliance with:
  o RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals
  o TE supplier standards and portal requirements
  Support ISO processes and audits
  Ensure accurate reporting in operational and financial tools

  Core Competencies
  Strong negotiation and commercial acumen
  Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
  Proven experience in supplier strategy development and execution
  Strong understanding of global supply markets and trends

DESIRED SKILL:

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills (fluent English required)
• Strong project management and multi-tasking ability
• Ability to work in a global, matrix organization
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• High degree of ownership, accountability, and proactiveness
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven mindset
• Customer-focused with a continuous improvement mindset
• High level of integrity, accountability, and ownership
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 10years of progressively responsible professional level experience; Masters degree or higher or local equivalent may be preferred at this level

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork