SOURCING & PROCUREMENT ANALYST III

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.  Job Overview Executes defined sourcing and procurement activities while contributing to cost optimization, supplier performance improvement, and risk mitigation initiatives. Applies data-driven analysis to support sourcing decisions and category strategies. Job Requirements Analyzing supplier performance, pricing, and spend data to identify savings and risk opportunities. Identifying cost drivers and supply risks and recommending mitigation actions. Supporting sourcing initiatives by preparing RFQs, analyzing bids, and documenting sourcing recommendations. Tracking supplier KPIs related to cost, quality, delivery, and lead time. Supporting supplier negotiations and contract administration activities. Collaborating with supply chain and operations to support continuity of supply. What your background should look like Primary Responsibilities, Tasks & Deliverables •Negotiations with suppliers and internal customers on the strategy and best total cost of ownership. • RFQ and benchmark activity •Drive KPI improvement including STR, DLPM, Supplier consolidation and lead time reduction. •Lead in supplier negotiations and selection. •Functional expert on commodity related issues such as part qualification, quality, delivery, cost, and development. •Drive new supplier development with a focus on best total cost of ownership. •Ensure lowest upfront cost by aiding in supplier and technical selection. •Work closely with BU Engineering teams over supplier selection and cost reduction through VA/VE and OMP activities. • •Drive innovation and building supplier strategic relationships. •Maintain accurate system data, •Identify supplier risks, and actively manage, ensuring necessary actions are taken to mitigate the risks.     Qualifications Bachelor’s degree preferably in Engineering or Business Administration +5 years  of direct experience working at a large manufacturing company English  language skills in speech and writing Experience working with  SAP Strong working knowledge of  MS-Office  such as Excel and PowerPoint Strong analytical skills Excellent oral and written communication skills demonstrated by the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and with suppliers Motivated employee who is not afraid to challenge company "norms" and push for change Action oriented, with high levels of accountability Ability to speak persuasively in front of a large audience Ability to manage both supplier and internal stakeholder relationships Experience managing demanding deadlines, and changing priorities Ability to build strong business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectives Must be a strong team player and work well in international teams with members from a wide array of functional…