Job Overview
TE Connectivity's Strategic Sourcing Teams develop and implement multi-year strategies for assigned commodities, suppliers and parts/services to achieve established goals in supplier quality, delivery, price and service. They align strategy and execution with cross-functional partners such as engineering, manufacturing, product management and functional owners. They execute the competitive bid, negotiation, contracting processes and/or technical continuous improvement for assigned commodities or services; collaborate across Business Units and cross-regions for optimal TE leverage. Our teams demonstrate a high level of expertise in procurement competencies (business/supply chain acumen, negotiation, sourcing strategy development and execution, global savvy, and project and product lifecycle management) and ensure results are delivered compliant with TE policies and procedures.
Job Requirements
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Education
- Bachelor’s Degree required (Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field).
- Master’s Degree preferred.
Professional Experience
- Minimum 7 years of experience in Procurement, including at least 5 years in Direct Procurement roles such as:
- Strategic Sourcing Analyst
- Commodity Manager / Category Manager
- Category Buyer
- Demonstrated experience managing commodities such as:
- Fabricated metals
- Fasteners
- Die casting components
- Industry experience:
- Electronics industry (required)
- Automotive industry (preferred)
Category & Supplier Management
- Proven experience working as a Category Manager, Commodity Manager, Strategic Sourcing Specialist, or Category Buyer (Must Have – minimum 7 years)
- Strong capabilities in Supplier Management (Must Have)
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience with SPC/Statistical Tools
- Experience with SAP (Must Have)
- Experience with Contract Management (Must Have)
- Demonstrated competence in Cost & Savings Analysis (Must Have)
Soft Skills & Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills
- Strategic mindset with excellent communication abilities
- High intercultural competence and adaptability to collaborate with teams across multiple regions
- Ability to negotiate with internal stakeholders and management teams
Language Requirements
- English: Required (Must Have) – strong communication capabilities
Travel & Legal Requirements
- Valid U.S. Visa is mandatory (Must Have)
Travel: 10%-25%
Location: Remote-México / Hybrid - Hermosillo.
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