Strategic Sourcing Analyst Iii

STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST III

Posting

Start Date:

7/15/26

** At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.*
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Job Description:

** Job Overview*
* Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Strategic Sourcing Analyst to support sourcing initiatives across multiple commodities, including machinery, applicators, and high-volume components.

This role will play a key part in:

+ Supplier strategy

+ Cost optimization

+ Lead time reduction

+ Sourcing execution

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in supplier management, cost analysis, and procurement/planning processes within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

** Key Responsibilities*
* + Develop and execute sourcing strategies by commodity (machining, assembly, electronics, tooling, etc.)

+ Lead RFQs, negotiations, and supplier selection

+ Analyze cost breakdowns (material, labor, overhead, logistics)

+ Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities

+ Drive lead time reduction initiatives and supply continuity

+ Manage and optimize supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost)

+ Support dual sourcing and supplier consolidation strategies

+ Ensure compliance with procurement policies and agreements

** Work cross-functionally with** :

+ Supply Chain (Materials Planning)

+ Engineering

+ Operations

+ Quality

** Job Requirements*
* + Establishing and executing mid-term and long-term sourcing strategies for assigned categories.

+ Leading supplier negotiations and contract development in alignment with business objectives.

+ Managing supplier relationships to ensure achievement of cost, delivery, and performance commitments.

+ Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to leverage global spend and optimize supplier footprints.

+ Identifying innovation, design-to-cost, and early supplier involvement opportunities.

+ Researching market, technology, and industry trends to inform sourcing strategies.

** What your background should look like*
* ** Required Qualifications*
* Bachelor's degree in:
Supply Chain, Engineering, Business / Finance

3-7 years of experience in Strategic sourcing, Procurement, Supplier management

** Technical Skills*
* Strong knowledge of:

+ Machining / metal fabrication / assembly processes

+ Industrial supply chains

+ Advanced Excel skills (analysis, modeling, cost comparisons

+ Ability to interpret:  drawings, BOMs, technical specifications

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Experience with SAP (MM module preferred):

+ Info Records and Source Lists

+ Purchase Orders

** Soft skills*
* + Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset

+ Excellent negotiation skills

+ Ability to manage multiple suppliers and priorities

+ Strong communication (internal & external stakeholders)

Results-driven and detail-oriented

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to have)

Experience with :
Tooling / applicators / machinery sourcing, Data connectivity / electronics components

Understanding of tariffs and trade impacts, should-cost modeling

** Competencies*
* ** 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  and on Linked In () ,Facebook () ,WeChat, ()  Instagram andX (formerly Twitter). ()

** COMPENSATION*
* -    Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $113,800 - $170,700 (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

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