MGR II STRATEGIC SOURCING

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

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop commodity strategies aligned with business objectives.

• Monitor global market trends, supply-demand dynamics, and geopolitical factors.

• Mitigate risks related to commodity price fluctuations.

• Identify and develop new suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• Optimize the supplier base to enhance efficiency and quality.

• Conduct RFQs for NPI (New Product Introduction) projects.

• Negotiate master purchasing contracts, Quality Assurance agreements, Non-disclosure agreements, consignment contracts, etc., with suppliers.

• Drive cost reduction initiatives through comprehensive cost analysis, market data evaluation, and negotiation.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) projects.

• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to achieve project KPIs including savings, lead time reduction, minimum order quantity optimization, dual sourcing, and localization.

• Lead quarterly supplier scorecard reviews to improve supplier performance in quality, delivery, and cost.

• Identify risks, opportunities, and underperforming suppliers; implement corrective actions to mitigate risks and ensure continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with plant teams as necessary.

• Addressing Business Growth and Market Demands

• Improving Procurement Efficiency and Reducing Costs

• Accelerating Decision-Making and Market Adaptability

• Strengthening Supplier Management / Long-Term Partnerships/ supplier strategy

This position will strengthen strategic partnerships with key suppliers with multi skills

• Supporting Successful NPI Project Execution.

• Enhancing Localization and Global Expansion

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

• Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.

Job Responsibilities:

• 40% Team Leadership & Coordination:

• 40% Project Ownership (Mega, critical High impact,ESI,etc) & Strategic Execution:

• 20% Transformation & Process Optimization

What your background should look like:

Job Title: MGR II STRATEGIC SOURCING (Global Mechanical Category strategy Leader)

Education, Technical Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant field

• Fluent in spoken and written English

• 10+ years of sourcing experience in the machining field, familiar with tooling, stamping, molding, plating, diecasting & machining……

• 5 years’ Experience working in a global/region commodity role in a multinational company.

• 10 year’s people management experience

• Engineering background is advantageous.

• Proficiency in office software; Familiarity with SAP

Reports To: Directly reports to Global commodity Director and will be responsible for managing and Leading the procurement of mechanical parts, including molding, stamping, die casting, machining, tooling, and dies.

Personal Attributes & Competencies:

• Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation

• Proven ability to lead projects, coordinate, problem-solve, and make decisive decisions to achieve results

• Proactive and detail-oriented

• Strong analytical and cross-functional skills

• Ability to understand global markets, collaborate effectively with global teams, and experience in working with suppliers in the Asia-Pacific region and Global

Competencies

Motivating Others

Building Effective Teams

Managing and Measuring Work

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

Location:

FOSHAN, Dongguan, Zhuhai, Shen, GD, CN, 200233

City: FOSHAN, Dongguan, Zhuhai, Shen

State: GD

Country/Region: CN

Travel: 10% to 25%

Requisition ID: 129111

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.