STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER-SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT- REMOTE

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TE Connectivity seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager for Supplier Development to join the Aerospace, Defense & Marine team with remote or hybrid work from Middletown, PA. You will serve as the primary cross functional supplier development partner, aligning with category strategies and supporting new supplier development, product redesign and process improvements. Responsibilities include issuing RFQs, negotiating prices, and awarding new business while conducting risk and cost analyses for the sourcing council. Requirements: bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement or Engineering and 3-5+ years in procurement or supply chain, plus strong analytics and proficiency in Excel and SAP; excellent communication and project management. To apply, tailor your resume to demonstrate cross functional collaboration and measurable supplier development results, via TE’s official careers site.

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

 Strategic Sourcing Manager 

We are looking for a strategic procurement leader to join the Aerospace, Defense & Marine North American Supplier Development team. This role would serve as the primary source of for cross-functional supplier development with alignment to specific category strategies. 

Job Requirements

•    Directly support new supplier development teams and other strategic initiatives (such as strategic sourcing, product redesign, new tooling, process improvements, manufacturing process transfers, and adjustments to the supply chain). 
•    Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across the business unit such as project management, strategic sourcing, supply chain, engineering, quality, operations, and product management to ensure achievement of all assigned project deliverables on schedule.
•    Support and influence supplier selection ensuring strategic alignment with the commodity team strategies, and compliance with business processes, quality, and legal requirements.  
•    Perform risk analysis, quote analysis, and supplier analysis to make award determinations and secure approval through the sourcing council. 
•    Work with the regional Strategic Sourcing Managers, Global Commodity Managers, and business units to issue RFQ's, negotiate prices, and award new business within assigned category.

What your background should look like

•    Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business, Procurement, or Engineering related field.
•    3-5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles with a preference for experience in new product development or product launch activities. Additionally, experience in category management, strategic sourcing, purchasing management, or project management is desirable.
•     Procurement analytical skills in: Risk analysis, Cost Analysis, RFQ Analysis, Fact-Based Negotiations, LPP analysis, Currency and Material analysis, Market analysis, Part Cost Breakdown analysis, etc.
  •    Experience in stamping, machining, plating, molding, electronics, metals, or resins markets is a plus. 
  •    Self-starter with project management experience and the ability to manage multiple and concurrent projects with varying timelines to drive action items and results.
  •    Very Strong analytical and computer-skills; experience in Excel, PowerPoint, SAP procurement applications and Microsoft Office/Teams.
  •    Strong communication and presentation skills at all levels.
  •    Strong decision-making skills and critical thinking.
  •    Strong interpersonal and “soft skills”.

Competencies

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: $104,700- $ 157,200 (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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