MGR II STRATEGIC SOURCING

TE Connectivity -
Webster, NY

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Job Details

$130,700 - $196,000 a year

Benefits

Employee stock purchase plan
Disability insurance
Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Life insurance

Qualifications

Optics
Manufacturing company experience

Full Job Description

***This position will require regular visits to our plant in Rochester, NY***

***The Ideal candidate will reside in the Rochester, NY metro area***

The Global Optical Components Category Strategy Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing global category strategies for optical components that support business growth, cost competitiveness, and supply resilience. This role partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Program teams to support NPI execution, strengthen strategic supplier partnerships, and drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, delivery, and technology alignment—particularly for high-speed optics used in AI and accelerated-computing interconnects.

Major Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Market Intelligence

Develop and execute global optical commodity strategies aligned with business objectives
Monitor global market trends, supply-demand dynamics, and geopolitical risks
Identify and mitigate risks related to supply continuity, pricing volatility, and capacity constraints

Supplier Management & Development

Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers in collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Operations
Optimize the supplier base to improve cost, quality, delivery, and scalability
Lead quarterly supplier scorecard reviews and performance improvement initiatives
Identify underperforming suppliers, assess risks, and implement corrective action plans
Strengthen long-term strategic partnerships with key suppliers

Cost, Productivity & VA/VE

Drive cost reduction initiatives through should cost analysis, market benchmarking, and negotiations
Partner with Engineering to lead Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives
Improve procurement efficiency while supporting business growth and technology roadmaps

NPI & Cross-Functional Execution

Lead and support RFQs for NPI (New Product Introduction) programs
Coordinate cross-functional efforts to achieve KPIs, including:

o Cost savings
o Lead time reduction
o MOQ optimization
o Dual sourcing and localization

Support successful NPI execution, ensuring supply readiness and supplier alignment

Strategic Impact

Support business growth and evolving market demands
Accelerate decision-making and adaptability in a fast-changing optical technology landscape
Enable localization strategies and global expansion initiatives

Job Requirements

Technical Qualifications – Optics

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong working knowledge of optical technologies relevant to high-speed interconnects, including:

Solid understanding of high-speed optical transceiver architecture, including:

o Optics chain
o Fiber interfaces
o Optical budgets

Knowledge of optical components and technologies, such as:

o Optical transceivers
o Passive fiber connectivity and optical jumpers
o Co-Packaged Optics (CPO)
o Silicon photonics
o Lasers (e.g., EML, VCSEL)
o Fiber and connector interfaces

Understanding of optical transmission concepts and components used in AI / accelerated computing interconnects
Knowledge of optical devices and materials, with awareness of performance and cost tradeoffs
Understanding of manufacturing flows for optical components, including:

o Key yield drivers
o Capacity constraints
o Lead time drivers

Basic familiarity with how manufacturing factors influence component selection, sourcing strategy, and cost structure

What your background should look like

Education, Technical Qualifications & Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
Engineering background strongly preferred

Experience

Minimum 10 years of experience in a global or regional commodity role within a multinational company
At least 5 years of people management experience
Minimum 5 years of experience with optical-related commodities
Proven experience working with suppliers across the Asia Pacific/ US and global regions

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

COMPENSATION

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $130,700 - $196,000 (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:

780 Salt Road
Webster, New York 14580-9709
United States

Posting City: Webster

Job Country: United States

Travel Required: 25% to 50%

Requisition ID: 151705

Workplace Type: Hybrid

External Careers Page: Procurement

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