STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER-SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT- REMOTE

Strategic Sourcing Manager We are looking for a strategic procurement leader to join the Aerospace, Defense & Marine North American Supplier Development team. This role would serve as the primary source of for cross-functional supplier development with alignment to specific category strategies. Job Requirements • Directly support new supplier development teams and other strategic initiatives (such as strategic sourcing, product redesign, new tooling, process improvements, manufacturing process transfers, and adjustments to the supply chain). • Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across the business unit such as project management, strategic sourcing, supply chain, engineering, quality, operations, and product management to ensure achievement of all assigned project deliverables on schedule. • Support and influence supplier selection ensuring strategic alignment with the commodity team strategies, and compliance with business processes, quality, and legal requirements. • Perform risk analysis, quote analysis, and supplier analysis to make award determinations and secure approval through the sourcing council. • Work with the regional Strategic Sourcing Managers, Global Commodity Managers, and business units to issue RFQ's, negotiate prices, and award new business within assigned category. What your background should look like • Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Business, Procurement, or Engineering related field. • 3-5+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles with a preference for experience in new product development or product launch activities. Additionally, experience in category management, strategic sourcing, purchasing management, or project management is desirable. • Procurement analytical skills in: Risk analysis, Cost Analysis, RFQ Analysis, Fact-Based Negotiations, LPP analysis, Currency and Material analysis, Market analysis, Part Cost Breakdown analysis, etc. • Experience in stamping, machining, plating, molding, electronics, metals, or resins markets is a plus. • Self-starter with project management experience and the ability to manage multiple and concurrent projects with varying timelines to drive action items and results. • Very Strong analytical and computer-skills; experience in Excel, PowerPoint, SAP procurement applications and Microsoft Office/Teams. • Strong communication and presentation skills at all levels. • Strong decision-making skills and critical thinking. • Strong interpersonal and “soft skills”. 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. 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). COMPENSATION • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $104,700- $ 157,200 (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 Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits 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 IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities. Job Locations: United States Posting City: Middletown Job Country: United States Travel Required: 50% to 75% Requisition ID: 147031 Workplace Type: External Careers Page: Procurement