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TE Connectivity MGR II STRATEGIC SOURCING in Dongguan, China
MGR II STRATEGIC SOURCING
Posting Start Date: 3/12/26
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 Description:
Job Overview
Manages and implements sourcing strategic project lifecycle, identifies emerging issues and trends, and recommends solutions.
Reports To: Directly reports to “Sr. Manager – Global PBL Procurement” and will be responsible for managing and Leading the growth of PBL business through driving transfer projects and flawless execution of NPIs. Position will have to manage a team of 5
Developing and maintaining strategic vendor partners, conducting strategic supplier relationship management, risk analysis, and compliance management programs.
Managing the strategic sourcing initiatives, measuring the effectiveness against the key performance indicators, and ensuring compliance with the regulatory standards.
Collaborating with partners to align sourcing priorities, leading the source selection activities, driving savings, and risk assessment of the vendors.
Identifying opportunities to reduce cost, conducting supplier and market analysis to determine the trends, developing, and executing the project implementation plans.
Job Requirements
Major Responsibilities:
Strategy :
Develop and deploy PBL procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
Build PBL growth roadmap in collaboration with SBT, PM, Footprint Team, Engineering and other stakeholders.
Addressing Business Growth and Market Demands
Build strategy for supplier rationalization
Execution :
Build a clear roadmap to execute the transfer projects and timely execution, meeting all the KPIs (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Development, Management)
Manage timely execution of NPI projects
Device process to accelerate the business decisions through quicker response time for RFQs, quote analysis and business case analysis.
Enhancing Global Expansion
Talent Building :
Build high performing team to manage the PBL growth
Focus on upskilling the team and prepare for long-term business growth
Foster team work, collaboration and Kaizen mindset
Current Product Management –
Monitor global market trends, supply-demand dynamics, and geopolitical factors.
Mitigate risks related to commodity price fluctuations.
Drive productivity initiatives through comprehensive cost analysis, market data evaluation, and negotiation.
Collaborate with engineering teams to lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) projects
Supplier Management -
Drive a strong, capable, scalable supply chain ecosystem in SEA region.
Identify and develop new suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Optimize the supplier base to enhance efficiency and quality.
Negotiate master purchasing contracts, Quality Assurance agreements, Non-disclosure agreements, consignment contracts, etc., with suppliers.
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.
Strengthening Supplier Management / Long-Term Partnerships/ supplier strategyThis position will strengthen strategic partnerships with key suppliers with multi skills
Team work-
Coordinate cross-functional efforts to achieve project KPIs including savings, lead time reduction, minimum order quantity optimization, dual sourcing, and localization.
Collaborate with plant teams as necessary.
Accelerating Decision-Making and Market Adaptability
Additional Requirements:
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.
Job Responsibilities:
40% Team Leadership & Coordination:
40% Project Ownership (Mega, critical High impact,ESI,etc) & Strategic Execution:
20% Transformation & Process Optimization
What your background should look like
Education, Technical Qualification & Experience:
Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant field
Fluent in spoken and written English
12+ years of sourcing experience in the plastic, Stamping, Plating, assembly and machining field, familiar with connector industry
5 years’ Experience working in a global/region commodity role in a multinational company.
6+ years’ experience in people management
Engineering background is advantageous.
Proficiency in office software; Familiarity with SAP
Personal Attributes & Competencies:
Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation
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 locations
Competencies
SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)
Job Locations:
NO.1 TYCO ROAD, HOUJIE INDUSTRIAL CITY
DONGGUAN, Guangdong 523071
China
NO.27, EAST RONGQI RD.
FOSHAN, Guangdong 528305
China
Posting City: DONGGUAN
Job Country: China
Travel Required: 25% to 50%
Requisition ID: 147705
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Procurement
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