STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST IV

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Strategic Sourcing Analyst to support sourcing initiatives across multiple commodities, including machinery, applicators, and high-volume components.

This role will play a key part in:

• Supplier strategy
• Cost optimization
• Lead time reduction
• Sourcing execution

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in supplier management, cost analysis, and procurement/planning processes within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies by commodity (machining, assembly, electronics, tooling, etc.)
• Lead RFQs, negotiations, and supplier selection
• Analyze cost breakdowns (material, labor, overhead, logistics)
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities
• Drive lead time reduction initiatives and supply continuity
• Manage and optimize supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost)
• Support dual sourcing and supplier consolidation strategies
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and agreements

Work cross-functionally with:

• Supply Chain (Materials Planning)
• Engineering
• Operations
• Quality

• Establishing and executing mid-term and long-term sourcing strategies for assigned categories.
• Leading supplier negotiations and contract development in alignment with business objectives.
• Managing supplier relationships to ensure achievement of cost, delivery, and performance commitments.
• Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to leverage global spend and optimize supplier footprints.
• Identifying innovation, design-to-cost, and early supplier involvement opportunities.
• Researching market, technology, and industry trends to inform sourcing strategies.

Bachelor’s degree in: Supply Chain, Engineering, Business / Finance

3–7 years of experience in Strategic sourcing, Procurement, Supplier management

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).

Strong knowledge of:

• Machining / metal fabrication / assembly processes
• Industrial supply chains
• Advanced Excel skills (analysis, modeling, cost comparisons
• Ability to interpret: drawings, BOMs, technical specifications
• Experience with SAP (MM module preferred):
• Info Records and Source Lists
• Purchase Orders

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers and priorities
• Strong communication (internal & external stakeholders)

Results-driven and detail-oriented

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to have)

Experience with: Tooling / applicators / machinery sourcing, Data connectivity / electronics components

Understanding of tariffs and trade impacts, should-cost modeling

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $113,800-$ 170,700 (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 Salary + Incentive(s) + 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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