Strategic Sourcing Project Manager (F/M/D)
TE ConnectivityAbout the role
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
Why you should join:
Be part of a team where you’ll shape products from concept to launch, drive strategic sourcing decisions, and streamline procurement processes. You’ll influence global commodity strategy, lead NPI readiness, and work cross‑functionally to deliver impactful results. If you thrive on innovation, continuous improvement, and making a measurable business impact, this role is for you.Your main tasks:
- Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, and Project Management teams to support NPI programs from concept to launch
- Establish governance, reporting, and strategic KPIs to monitor NPI performance and risk exposure.
- Develop and implement procurement standards, tools, and processes to accelerate NPI readiness
- Lead sourcing decisions for NPI in line with global commodity strategy
- Coordinate the work of commodity buyers for NPI-related procurement activities, ensuring timely sourcing and supplier readiness
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives and digital tools adoption for sourcing efficiency
- Oversee cost modelling, should-cost analysis, and budget management for NPI sourcing
- Define, develop, and execute a comprehensive commodity strategy aligned with global business objectives and TE growth plans
- Lead annual and multi-year sourcing roadmaps including cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability targets
- Managing sourcing projects, key initiatives, and supplier negotiations
Your ideal background:
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in strategic or direct purchasing, preferably in the Electronics, Automotive, or Industrial sectors.
- Proven track record in supplier management, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Experienced in people management.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
- Experience managing sourcing projects and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- High business acumen, critical thinking, and problem-solving mindset.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and analytical tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.).
- Strong potential and motivation to grow within the global procurement organization
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Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, TeamworkABOUT 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).
Our Commitment to Transparent Hiring:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to your changing life situation - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!
- Collaborative and friendly work environment
- Extensive training and career growth opportunities
- Life insurance
- Private medical healthcare package
- Employee referral bonus
- Multisport co-financing
- Performance-based bonus plans
Great hiring starts with honesty, and we mean it.
Our job postings are gender‑neutral, inclusive, and never ask for your past salary. We disclose the full salary range and all pay elements, including how they are calculated, upfront - before any employment decisions are made.
At TE, we believe transparency isn’t a checkbox – it’s part of your experience with us.
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