Strategic Sourcing Manager

Directly reports to Global Commodity Director and will be responsible for managing and leading the procurement of Electronics parts, with 4 Team members.

**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

**Job Requirements**:

- 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 PCB/PCBA,Cable, electronics commodity
- 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
- 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
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
- Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.

**Competencies**:

- SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

**ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY**
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. 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, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 9,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 130 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS.

**WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS**:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority
- Competitive Salary Package
- Performance-Based Bonus Plans
- Health and Wellness Incentives
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
- Employee Resource Group

**IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD**

Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.