Job Overview
TE Connectivity's Strategic Sourcing Teams develop and implement multi-year strategies for assigned commodities, suppliers, and parts/services to achieve goals in supplier quality, delivery, price, and service. They collaborate with cross-functional partners such as engineering, manufacturing, and product management. The team executes competitive bidding, negotiations, contracting, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with TE policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research and identify prospective suppliers and manufacturers
- Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers
- Analyze and compare supplier pricing to find the best deals
- Develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies
- Monitor and assess supplier performance
- Manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality, timely delivery, and contract compliance
- Coordinate with departments to forecast future supply needs
- Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders
- Resolve vendor grievances and claims
- Implement continuous improvement activities through change management and best practices
Candidate Background:
- Minimum of 8 years in Procurement and/or Strategic Sourcing
- Experience in Supplier Management and Performance Monitoring (preferred)
- Manufacturing industry exposure
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; familiarity with SAP PR2 or S/4 HANA (preferred)
- Strong data analysis skills
- Excellent English communication skills
- Project management experience (preferred)
- Experience designing and implementing global sourcing strategies
- Knowledge of Contract Manufacturing Models and supplier contract negotiations
- Skills in supplier development, performance evaluation, and cost analysis
Additional Details:
Location: Tlalnepantla, MEX, MX, 54060
Travel: 10-25%
Requisition ID: 134131
Remote: Yes
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork