STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST (MRO/Facilities/Automation Line/HR Services)

TE Connectivity Corporation; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Analyst for its Penang plant. The role requires 3–5 years of experience in indirect procurement within a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include sourcing and contracting for products and services, developing local suppliers, and driving efficiency improvements. Strong analytical and project management skills are essential, along with fluency in English at a negotiation level. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to procurement strategies.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in indirect procurement, experience in a manufacturing company is essential.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Fluent English at negotiation level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sourcing process for indirect procurement commodities in Penang plant.
• Develop local suppliers and drive supplier base consolidation.
• Coordinate with regional commodity managers and report to procurement manager.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer-oriented attitude

Project management skills

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST ((MRO/Facilities/Automation Line/HR Services))

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

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 in compliance with TE policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Sourcing and contracting for product and service for indirect procurement in Penang plant
• Lead the sourcing process in Penang plant for all indirect procurement commodities
• Develop local suppliers, drive supplier base consolidation
• Drive process and efficiency improvements in Penang plant
• Stakeholder management, indirect procurement process owner in Penang plant
• Coordinate with regional commodity managers and report to the sub-regional procurement manager regarding process, strategy, and key spendings

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in indirect procurement, experience in manufacturing company is a must
• Experience in at least 2 commodities including MRO, Facility, Automation line, HR service
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong customer-oriented attitude and candid personality
• Strong project management skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work in a matrix environment
• Ability to work independently as an indirect procurement representative
• Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Fluent English at negotiation level
• Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation
• Strong analytical skills
• Cross-functional skills

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Location

Prai, Penang, 07, MY, 13600

State: 07

Country/Region: MY

Travel: Less than 10%

Requisition ID: 138871

Alternative Locations:

Function: Procurement

Job Segment: Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Facilities, Procurement, PLM, Operations, Management