Sourcing Executive​/Engineer

Sourcing Executive/Engineer

Location:

On‑Site role in Rochester, NY.

Band/Level: 5 – Individual contributor.

• 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.

• Establish mid-term and long-term strategic commodity plans, develop supplier footprint, and set up an integrated supply chain to improve sourcing competitiveness.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to maximize global leverage, identify savings opportunities, and develop cost-competitive suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring the achievement of supplier commitments, and execute strategies based on market and technology trends.
• Research current innovations, trends, and developments in the industry and recommend best practices.

• Bachelor's degree or above in engineering.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• 8+ years of sourcing experience, preferably in the optics industry.
• Proficiency in office software; knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Experience working in a global role within multinational companies.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.

• Competitive base salary ranging from $113,800 to $170,700, commensurate with experience.
• Total compensation includes base salary, incentives, and benefits.

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, and voluntary benefits.

TE Connectivity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.