STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST- IV

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

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Job Overview

 

Job Overview: 

 

The Procurement NPI (New Product Introduction) Specialist role is a position which will execute the 12-month plan and long-term strategy when sourcing NPI Projects BOM/components of Cable Assembly, PCBA, Machining, Forming, Molding, Stamping, Contract Manufacturing, and Semiconductor categories. This role will work within our TE Sensors Global Procurement team and will work closely with NPI Leaders across regions and Global Category Leaders. The position will utilize procurement strategies to drive performance, competitiveness, and resilience within the existing supply base as well as new potential sources. The position is global, working with suppliers and internal team members globally to position TE Sensors Procurement for global competitiveness and success. A successful candidate will have robust experience in procurement, supplier management, project management and negotiation with soft skills in driving performance, outside the box thinking, and global perspective.  

 

Job Requirements

 

As Procurement NPI Specialist your responsibilities would include but are not limited to the following: 

Drive Global NPI RFQs to success and source all intended purchased components of the BOM with the best total landed cost to TE and time to market 

Recommend the best supplier in Sourcing Committees to the Project Team using the QCOST supplier selection scorecard methodology  

Develop and deliver a resilient supply chain implementing dual sourcing and consignment inventory stocking agreements 

Triangulate the scope of each new NPI Project to a Procurement Award Opportunity and manage project to completion supporting cross-functional teams to enable NPI completion  

Align with NPI Leaders and Global Category Leaders to improve total landed cost of existing business spend in NPI RFQs 

Execute RFQs (ITAR projects and Automotive oriented projects/applications) 

Prepare supplier negotiations with the NPI leaders and global category leader using market data analysis, negotiable lever identification, target values, storyline, negotiation actions plan and scheduling 

Send and review “award letter” to awarded suppliers to ensure best terms are fully agreed by suppliers 

Analyze should cost, total cost of ownership analysis, make vs buy decisions for each BOM component intended to be sourced 

Work Cross-Functionally to execute VA/VE and related material productivity initiatives during the development phase of each project before SOP with awarded suppliers 

Create info-records and sourcing lists, coordinate suppliers tools PO and samples PO and other administrative activities 

 

What your background should look like

 

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or Finance, Master’s Degree is a plus 

10+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, and/or Operations functions 

Strong negotiation and category strategy experience with track record of driving supplier performance improvement 

Project Management Experience 

Cable Assembly, PCBA, Machining, Forming, Contract Manufacturing, or Semiconductor sourcing / industry experience in global, high complexity and mix, manufacturing environments 

Motivated individual who aggressively works to improve metrics and has the ability to learn quickly in a self-directed work environment with minimal supervision 

Experience working in a global environment and is comfortable presenting to a diverse audience, including senior management 

Experience leading cross-functional discussions and negotiations, including in high-pressure or challenging situations 

Fluent in English; reading, writing, and speaking English language 

Standard Working Hours 8 am EST – 5 pm EST (Includes 1 hour Break) 

Be US citizen to handle ITAR Projects 

 

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

 

COMPENSATION
•    Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $113,800- 170,700  (subject to change dependent on physical location)
•    Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
•    Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

BENEFITS
•    A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

 

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

 

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