Sourcing Executive - Indirect Material

Job Overview

Sourcing Executive - Indirect Material
TE Connectivity

***This position is an on-site role located in the Rochester, NY Metro Area***

The Company
TE Connectivity (TE) is a leading global provider of highly engineered connectors, cables, and sensors, with sales exceeding $16 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture, and market products for customers across a broad array of industries, including automotive, consumer electronics, telecommunications, aerospace, defense & military, medical & healthcare, oil & gas/marine, and energy & utilities. With over 72,000 associates, including 7,000 engineers, and manufacturing operations at about 100 sites worldwide, TE Connectivity's sales and customer service capabilities make their commitment to their customers’ advantage. TE Connectivity is an independent publicly traded company whose common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “TEL.”  See www.te.com
 
Overview
Responsible for sourcing of equipment, spare parts, consumables, repair, maintenance, and related services, which are indirect spend in a plant.

Responsibilities
•    Develop commodity strategies aligned with business objectives.
•    Identify and develop new suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
•    Optimize the supplier base to enhance efficiency and quality.
•    Conduct RFQs for new material or services.
•    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.
•    Perform tactical work in SAP.
•    Collaborate with plant teams daily.

Scope 
•    Individual contributor role.

Job Requirements

• Establishing mid-term and long-term strategic commodity plans, developing supplier footprint, and setting up the integrated supply chain to improve sourcing competitiveness.
• Collaborating with multiple stakeholders to maximize global leverage, identify savings opportunities, and develop cost-competitive suppliers.
• Managing supplier relationships, ensuring the achievement of supplier commitments, and executing strategies based on market and technology trends.
• Researching the current innovations, trends, and developments in the industry and recommending the best practices and suggestions.

What your background should look like

Qualifications and experience required:
•    Bachelor's degree or above in engineering
•    Fluent in spoken and written English
•    8+ years of experience in sourcing, preferably in the Optics industry
•    Proficiency in office software; knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred)
•    Experience working in a global role in multinational companies.
•    Willingness to travel as required
•    Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.

Behavioural expectations:
    Move at the customer’s pace: Provide extraordinary customer experiences 
    Win in your markets: Use market intelligence to create operational advantage
    Mind what matters: Eliminate inefficiencies through TE Operating Advantage (TEOA) 
    Think big, move fast: Balancing and combining scale and sp