STRETEGIC SOURCING LEAD

TE Connectivity Corporation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity in Bengaluru seeks a Strategic Sourcing Lead to develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies across products, suppliers, and services, partnering with Engineering, Operations, Product Management and regional procurement teams.

You will drive supplier performance, negotiate contracts, manage cost reduction initiatives, and ensure compliance with RoHS/REACH and TE standards while collaborating in a global matrix organization.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree with extensive experience in strategic sourcing.
• Experience with supplier strategy development and execution in global markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute FG sourcing strategies aligned to business growth across global regions.
• Lead RFQ preparation and execution, price/lead time/terms negotiations, and supplier sourcing approvals.
• Drive cost competitiveness through CMP, VA/VE initiatives, and 125% pipeline coverage.
• Manage supplier performance KPIs (delivery, quality, lead time) and conduct QBRs.
• Ensure compliance with RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, and TE standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for execution planning and inventory considerations.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Sourcing strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

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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. This role drives value creation through supplier optimization, cost competitiveness, risk mitigation, and strong cross-functional collaboration.
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 SKILLS:

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

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