Strategic Sourcing, Solar Commodity Leader

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; United States; Remote; USD 112,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Strategic Sourcing, Solar Commodity Leader to develop and implement strategies for suppliers in the solar industry. This remote role requires 6+ years of sourcing experience along with a Bachelor's Degree in Business/Economics or Engineering. Responsibilities include supplier negotiations, spend analysis, and driving annual business results. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Health insurance

401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience managing sourcing projects.
• Experience managing direct commodity.
• Strong logical and computer skills.
• Experience in cost analysis and price breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Develop & implement strategy for supplier portfolio.
• Responsible for delivering annual business results.
• Spend analysis and total cost of ownership.
• Manage sourcing projects and key initiatives.
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve optimal results.

Skills

Strategic purchasing

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial commodity relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Economics or Engineering

Job description

Overview

Strategic Sourcing, Solar Commodity Leader

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

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 acumen, negotiation, sourcing strategy development and execution, global savvy, and project and product lifecycle management) and ensure results are delivered compliant with TE policies and procedures.

This position falls within our Energy Business Unit with a focus on the Solar industry. This is a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Develop & implement strategy for assigned supplier portfolio in accordance with the commodity strategy for Americas region
• Responsible for delivering annual business results (ex. Cost savings, supplier performance and compliance) for assigned commodities
• Spend analysis, market insights and total cost of ownership
• Managing sourcing projects, key initiatives, and supplier negotiations
• Driving reporting process to give visibility to the business unit of cost change projects
• Managing the day-to-day relationship with suppliers to build long term rapport and drive extraordinary results
• Perform capacity review and minimize risk in the supply chain
• Perform negotiation with suppliers

What your background should look like

• 6+ years of experience managing sourcing projects and prioritizing multiple key activities in strategic/direct purchasing
• Experience managing direct commodity
• Solar Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Economics or Engineering
• Experience in cost analysis, price breakdowns
• Very strong logical and computer-skills
• Experience in commercial commodity relationship management
• Experience in managing commodities involving electro-mechanical assemblies with plastic/rubber materials will be an advantage
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to cooperate with other people from different departments
• Critical thinking & curiosity
• Strong potential and willingness to grow within Procurement organization

Competencies

• Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Benefits & Additional Information

• Compensation: Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $112,200 - $168,20 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits
• EOE, Including /Vets
• Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC, US, 27526
• Travel: 25% to 50%

Requisition ID: 130611

TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units are committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.