Sourcing Project Manager; F/M/D
Job in
Brighton and Hove, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-10
Listing for:
TE connectivity
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-10
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Change Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management -
Business
Change Management, Operations Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
You will have the opportunity to work on high-impact, international projects that directly support the resilience and transformation of our Aerospace, Defense & Marine business. This is a highly visible role where you can combine strategic project leadership with hands-on sourcing experience and collaborate with stakeholders across the EMEA organization.
Your daily tasks:
Lead sourcing de-risking projects from initial scoping through sourcing execution, implementation, and stabilization
Partner with Category Managers to define project objectives, priorities, timelines, success criteria, and dependencies
Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to align priorities and ensure focus on the highest-impact risks and opportunities
Lead initiatives such as dual sourcing, re-sourcing, supplier transfers, capacity expansions, and cost or risk optimization
Own assigned sourcing activities end-to-end, including stakeholder alignment, RFQ preparation and execution, supplier engagement, evaluation, recommendations, supplier nomination, and implementation
Develop and manage project plans, milestones, risks, mitigation actions, and performance metrics
Ensure projects follow TE sourcing policies, governance and approval processes, as well as relevant quality, compliance, safety, ITAR/EAR, and customer requirements
Act as the central point of coordination between Category Management, manufacturing plants, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
Monitor project progress, identify constraints and execution gaps, and drive timely resolution of issues
Track benefits related to risk reduction, supply continuity, capacity, cost, and supplier performance
Prepare clear project updates, dashboards, and presentations for business and senior leadership
Support Category Managers by taking operational ownership of sourcing and RFQ execution, enabling them to focus on category strategy, supplier relationships, and long-term roadmaps
Your ideal background:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field8+ years of relevant experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain, Operations, Project Management, or Continuous Improvement Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional projects in a global, matrix organization
Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing processes, including RFQs, supplier evaluation, awarding, and implementation
Experience with supplier transitions, dual sourcing, supply continuity, de-risking, or supply chain resilience initiatives
Experience working with manufacturing plants, Engineering, Quality, and suppliers, preferably in a manufacturing-intensive or Aerospace & Defense environment
Strong project management skills and experience working with structured methodologies, governance models, and performance tracking
Ability to influence and align stakeholders without direct authority
Excellent communication skills in English Nice to Have:
PMI / Project Management certification
Lean Six Sigma or other Continuous Improvement certification
Change Management certification, e.g. Prosci Experience in supplier risk mitigation, supply chain resilience, or business continuity programs#jobsEMEAAKCompetenciesABOUT 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…
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