MGR II BUSINESS PROCESS

TE Connectivity; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead their Supplier Risk Program. This role involves developing a comprehensive risk management agenda and collaborating with various teams to ensure business continuity. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience in procurement or supply chain, strong leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels. The position offers opportunities for strategic influence and international travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering.
• At least 8 years of experience in global Procurement and/or Supply Chain.
• Strong understanding of data analytics and its applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a comprehensive supplier risk management framework.
• Establish early warning systems to detect supplier risks.
• Drive risk mitigation plans including dual sourcing and inventory strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

MBA

Job description

MGR II BUSINESS PROCESS

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

Reporting to the Procurement Transformation Senior Manager in the DDN Procurement Team, the Procurement Manager – Risk Program Lead will be leading the development and execution of a comprehensive Supplier risk management agenda so as to ensure business continuity in the face of any type of disruption

The role requires the ability to effectively collaborate and partner with DDN Business Unit Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering and Operations teams. This role is responsible for driving a comprehensive supplier risk management agenda with a focus on resilience, visibility, and strategic mitigation levers. It requires strong program leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of operational rigor and strategic thinking to shape and sustain a robust risk management framework.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a comprehensive supplier risk management framework, covering risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation strategies across the supply base

• Establish early warning systems leveraging both internal and external signals to proactively detect and respond to emerging supplier risks

• Drive robust risk mitigation plans, including dual sourcing, localization, inventory strategies, and business continuity protocols including short-term mitigation protocols at category / commodity level

• Partner with category and sourcing teams to embed risk-mitigating levers into sourcing strategies and supplier selection processes.

• Lead cross-functional governance forums to ensure alignment, escalation, and decision-making across procurement, supply chain, engineering, and business leadership.

• Design and manage risk dashboards and analytics, providing real-time visibility into supplier health, risk exposure, and mitigation progress.

• Define and track KPIs related to supplier risk performance, time to recover (TTR), time to survive (TTS), and mitigation effectiveness.

• Support localization and dual sourcing initiatives in close collaboration with sourcing and engineering teams, aligning with business continuity goals.

• Lead and manage strategic supplier risk programs, ensuring effective planning, execution, and value delivery.

• Communicate supplier risk posture and program status clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.

• Coordinate risk assessments for new suppliers, geographies, or critical parts, factoring in geopolitical, financial, operational, and environmental risk elements.

• Facilitate root cause analysis and continuous improvement actions post disruption or near-miss events.

• Bring thought leadership in supply chain strategy and transformation, with the ability to influence long-term design choices that enhance resilience.

• Leverage advanced data analytics to automate risk monitoring and reporting.

• Build and nurture a strong risk management culture across procurement and adjacent functions, through training, awareness, and capability building.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering related course

• MBA is a plus

• At least 8 years of experience in a global or regional Procurement and / or Supply Chain with experience in Industrial electronics / manufacturing (preferred)

• Broad commodity knowledge of semi-conductors, PCB, PCBA and electronic components (preferred)

• Knowledge of global electronics sourcin

• Strong understanding of role and application of data – analytics – insights

• Previous experience with working on strategy / transformation / risk initiatives especially linked to upstream emissions

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate to people at all levels of the organisation in both commercial and technical roles

• Ability to influence other

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

• Strong project management skills and ability to multi-task

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

• Ability to demonstrate strong customer focus and continuous improvement attitude

• Ability to form successful working relationships quickly at all levels

• Ability to prioritize and manage complexity in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to meet demanding deadlines and task prioritization

• Continuous improvement mindset

• Fluent in English both written and spoken

• Other languages are a plus

• Timezone flexibility and ability to travel internationally

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Location:

Singapore, 01, SG, 239920

City: Singapore

State: 01

Country/Region: SG

Travel: 10% to 25%

Requisition ID: 138927

Alternative Locations:

Function: 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.