***This is an On-Site role in Rochester, NY***
Sourcing Executive/Engineer
TE Connectivity
The Company
TE Connectivity (TE) is a leading global provider of highly engineered connectors, cables, and sensors with sales of over $16 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture, and market products for customers in a broad array of industries, including automotive, consumer electronics, telecommunications, aerospace, defense & military, medical & healthcare, oil & gas/marine, and energy & utilities. With over 72,000 associates, including 7,000 engineers, and worldwide manufacturing at about 100 sites, TE Connectivity's sales and customer service capabilities make their commitment to their customers’ advantage. TE Connectivity is an independent publicly traded company whose common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “TEL.” See www.te.com
Overview
Responsible for sourcing of raw material and components for the production at our plant for Optics products by establishing a reliable, flexible, innovative, high-quality, and productive supply base to create a competitive advantage for us in the market.
Responsibilities
- Develop commodity strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Identify and develop new suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Optimize the supplier base to enhance efficiency and quality.
- Conduct RFQs for NPI (New Product Introduction) projects.
- Negotiate master purchasing contracts, Quality Assurance agreements, non-disclosure agreements, consignment contracts, etc., with suppliers.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives through comprehensive cost analysis, market data evaluation, and negotiation.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) projects.
- Coordinate cross-functional efforts to achieve project KPIs, including savings, lead time reduction, minimum order quantity optimization, dual sourcing, and localization.
- 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.
- Perform tactical work in SAP.
- Collaborate with plant teams daily.
Scope
- Individual contributor role.
