Remote Senior Global Optical Sourcing Strategist

TE Connectivity Ltd.; Town of Webster (NY); On-site; USD 152,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

TE Connectivity Ltd. seeks a Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement to lead global optical components category strategies.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality and Program teams to enable NPI, strengthen supplier relationships, and drive cost, quality, delivery, and technology alignment for high-speed optics used in AI and accelerated computing interconnects. The role requires regular plant visits to Rochester, NY area, with preference for residing in a hub city near

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in a global or regional commodity role
• 5+ years of people management experience
• 5+ years of experience with optical-related commodities
• Experience working with suppliers across Asia Pacific/US/global regions

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global optical equipment commodity strategies aligned with business objectives
• Monitor global market trends, supply-demand dynamics, and geopolitical risks
• Identify and mitigate risks related to supply continuity, pricing volatility, and capacity constraints
• Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers in collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Operations
• Optimize the supplier base to improve cost, quality, delivery, and scalability
• Lead quarterly supplier scorecard reviews and performance improvement initiatives
• Identify underperforming suppliers, assess risks, and implement corrective action plans
• Strengthen long-term strategic partnerships with key suppliers
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through should cost analysis, market benchmarking, and negotiations
• Partner with Engineering to lead VA/VE initiatives
• Improve procurement efficiency while supporting business growth and technology roadmaps
• Lead and support RFQs for NPI programs
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to achieve KPIs (cost savings, lead time reduction, MOQ optimization, dual sourcing)
• Support successful NPI execution, ensuring supply readiness and supplier alignment
• Accelerate decision-making and adaptability in a fast-changing optical technology landscape
• Enable localization strategies and global expansion initiatives

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Cost negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

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

Engineering background strongly preferred

Job description

TE Connectivity Ltd. seeks a Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement to lead global optical components category strategies.

You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality and Program teams to enable NPI, strengthen supplier relationships, and drive cost, quality, delivery, and technology alignment for high-speed optics used in AI and accelerated computing interconnects. The role requires regular plant visits to Rochester, NY area, with preference for residing in a hub city near