Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Te Connectivity Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Connectivity Ltd in the Philippines is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Analyst to manage a direct components category and develop sourcing strategies that optimize the supply chain for TE. You will execute RFQ packages, negotiate prices and contracts, and drive cost savings while building strong supplier relationships across cross-functional teams.

The role requires 5-7 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and solid knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business management, finance, or engineering.
• 5-7 years of experience in the field.
• Knowledge of ERP systems; SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication (English).
• Project management, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office, especially Excel.
• Solid presentation skills for upper management.

Responsibilities

• Drive cost savings on direct purchase components.
• Conduct RFQ packages execution and negotiation of prices/terms.
• Build strong relationships with strategic suppliers to optimize performance.
• Develop, execute and categorize sourcing strategies aligned with BU objectives.
• Lead and execute the Sourcing Steps and manage supply disruptions.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Presentation skills

Excel

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Strategic Sourcing Analyst

Company: Te Connectivity Ltd. Job Type: Full Time Philippines.

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

Manages a commodity/category of Direct components. Develops the strategy that optimizes the supply chain of such a category for TE benefit, in alignment with Business Unit strategies. Executes the sourcing process, including but not limited to preparing RFQ packages, prices, T\&Cs, and contracts (pricing agreements, supply agreements, etc.). Develops and sustains robust business relationships with internal customers and external suppliers. Sourcing specialists are also responsible for representing procurement with cross-functional teams such as engineering, finance, quality, and operations.

Job Requirements

• Drives cost savings on direct purchase components.
• Conducts Competitive Bids (RFQ packages execution, Negotiation)
• Builds strong relationships with strategic suppliers to optimize performance.
• Develops, executes, and categorizes strategies, ensuring alignment with plant and BU objectives
• Leads and executes the Sourcing Steps
• Clears the path to issues related to supply disruptions
• Ensures and promotes adherence to global processes, policies, procedures, and best practices within TE and an extensive supply base
• Manages data Integrity in SAP related to the field. The ERP system is accurate regarding Info Records, Source List, Lead Times
• Develops and executes the Should cost analysis.
• Periodic reporting to upper management on objectiveperformance

What your background should look like

• 5-7 years’ Experience in the field
• Bachelor’s degree (Business management, finance, or engineering preferred)
• Knowledge of ERP systems as applicable to planning & purchasing (SAP knowledge is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Fluent in the English language)
• Project management skills/knowledge, beginner to intermediate
• Negotiation and analytical skills
• Intermediate to advanced use of MS Office applications, mainly focusing on Excel
• Solid presentation skills, will be presenting to upper management (Sr. Mgrs. and Directors)
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of finance and cost analysis to determine component price competitiveness

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

About the Company

Te Connectivity Ltd

TE connectors and sensors are embedded in many types of technological devices, where reliable and persistent data, power, signal, and sensing connectivity are required.