Global NPI Procurement Lead for Advanced Automotive

TE Connectivity Corporation; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary Package

Performance-Based Bonus Plans

Health and Wellness Incentives

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Community Outreach Programs / Charity

Employee Resource Group

Job summary

TE Connectivity seeks an Advanced Procurement professional to lead sourcing for new product introductions in the automotive space. You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams globally to optimize supplier strategy, costs, and project execution.

The role emphasizes supplier selection, negotiations, and risk management across global programs, with a strong emphasis on delivering on time and within budget. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, NPI, or project management.
• Experience in the automotive industry is highly preferred.
• Proven experience with new product development or NPI projects.
• Strong supplier management and strategic sourcing knowledge.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication and stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities for new product introduction (NPI) and product development projects.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers meeting quality, cost, delivery, and tech needs.
• Partner with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and project teams throughout development.
• Manage supplier engagement to achieve milestones and drive cost optimization.
• Drive negotiations and make-versus-buy decisions for new technologies.
• Monitor supplier performance and address risks related to cost, capacity, quality, and delivery.
• Coordinate sourcing across global stakeholders and ensure compliance with processes.

Skills

Procurement experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Project management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, or related field

Job description

TE Connectivity seeks an Advanced Procurement professional to lead sourcing for new product introductions in the automotive space. You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams globally to optimize supplier strategy, costs, and project execution.

The role emphasizes supplier selection, negotiations, and risk management across global programs, with a strong emphasis on delivering on time and within budget. Fluency in English is required.