STRATEGIC SOURCING LEAD

TE Connectivity; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Lead in Bangalore, Karnataka. The role involves developing multi-year strategies for sourcing, negotiating with suppliers, and improving procurement KPIs. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience in sourcing and proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree, with a Master’s preferred, and a strong ability to work in multinational teams. Workplace setting is onsite with an expected travel requirement of 10% to 25%.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in sourcing.
• Experience in preparing RFQ’s, negotiations and awarding new business to suppliers.
• Accountable for improving material productivity and managing supplier price.

Responsibilities

• Analyze input requests and identify suitable suppliers.
• Prepare RFQ's and conduct negotiations.
• Drive procurement KPIs related to material productivity and delivery.

Skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong project management skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office

Ability to work in a matrix environment

Fluent English at negotiation level

Education

Bachelor's degree in appropriate field

Master's degree or higher

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Strategic Sourcing Lead

Posting Start Date: 3/14/26

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

Desired Skills

Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and communication skills

Ability to demonstrate strong customer focus and continues improvement

Strong project management skills and ability to multi-task

Ability to work in a matrix environment with multi-cultural teams

Ability to create competitive strategies and plans, broad knowledge of strategies and tactics of the marketplace, knows trends

Knowledge of regional and global supplier base for relevant commodities

Advanced knowledge in the use of SAP and Microsoft Office, i.e. Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint

Fluent English at negotiation level, Ø Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation

Proactive, detailed-oriented, Strong analytical skills, Cross-functional skills

Job Overview

TE Connectivity's Strategic Sourcing Teams develop and implement multi-year strategies for assigned commodities, suppliers and parts/services to achieve established goals in supplier quality, delivery, price and service. They align strategy and execution with cross-functional partners such as engineering, manufacturing, product management and functional owners. They execute the competitive bid, negotiation, contracting processes and/or technical continuous improvement for assigned commodities or services; collaborate across Business Units and cross-regions for optimal TE leverage. Our teams demonstrate a high level of expertise in procurement competencies (business/supply chain acumen, negotiation, sourcing strategy development and execution, global savvy, and project and product lifecycle management) and ensure results are delivered compliant with TE policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• 7+ years’ years’ experience in sourcing areaResponsible for analysing input requests, identify right suppliers from the approved supplier panel.Responsible for preparing RFQ’s, quote analysis, negotiations, obtaining Sourcing Committee approvals andawarding new business to supplier to develop finished products, components and tooling.Define PBL supplier sourcing strategy based on business needs, that defines strategic suppliers into grow, fix andexit suppliers and maintains product footprint, incl. “make or buy”-analysis. Introduce new suppliers in SEA, IndiaMexico, North America.Accountable for info record and PO accuracy, transfer relevant data to SCM, (Incoterm, lead time, price, MOQ etc)Ø Drive attainment and improvement of relevant procurement KPI’s, incl. Material Productivity (CMP), Lead timeperformance, delivery (STR/STC), and Quality (DLPM).Responsible for improving material productivity by maintaining 125% material pipeline, CMP, TEBIT and WAVanalysis and Drive VA/VE projects in collaboration with EngineeringResponsible for supplier price management, including PIAResponsible for maintaining the capabilities and capacities of suppliers to avoid any constraintsEnsure and Drive MOQ optimization for material/components (incl. finished goods) used by the plant for productionand establish supplier agreements, e. g. VMI, EDI, consignment, Scheduling Agreements frame order review,blanket PO)Lead the consolidation of Supplier Footprint, incl. setup of new suppliers, reducing number of suppliersEnsure that suppliers meet TE compliance requirements (RoHs, Reach, conflict minerals, supplier portals)Responsible for contracting of supplier commercial agreements, incl. bailment, inventory management and supplyagreements.Responsible for conducting QBR’s with strategic suppliers and the drive of respective corrective actionsRegularly carry out Suppliers risk assessments per business needsEnsure data on OV tools is captured and delivered to finance.Work with team on ISO Related documents, process and compliance check on regular frequencySupport the tactical buyer in the following tasks: inventory management components, manage outside product, and block invoices.

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 5 years 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

Job Locations

88P, Sahasra Shree

Bangalore, Karnātaka 560066

India

Posting City: Bangalore

Job Country: India

Travel Required: 10% to 25%

Requisition ID: 148792

Workplace Type: Onsite

External Careers Page: Procurement

TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.