Sourcing Executive​/Engineer; On-Site - Rochester, NY

Sourcing Executive/Engineer (On-Site -  Rochester, NY)

Posting

Start Date:

5/28/26

Job Posting

Title:

Sourcing Executive/Engineer (On-Site -  Rochester, NY)

Job

Job Code:

Business Unit: [[business

Unit]]

Building: DND Webster R and D (WN1)

Band/Level: 5

Hiring Manager:
Jon Feenaghty

Recruiter:
Pete Roosendaal

Relocation:
Yes - Domestic

Travel:
Less than 10%

Employee Referral Amount: $1,000.00

Education

Experience:

Bachelors Degree (High School +4 years)

Employment

Experience:

3-5 years

** 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*
* ** 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

** 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.

** Job Requirements*
* + Establishing mid-term and long-term strategic commodity plans, developing supplier footprint, and setting up the integrated supply chain to improve sourcing competitiveness.

+ Collaborating with multiple stakeholders to maximize global leverage, identify savings opportunities, and develop cost-competitive suppliers.

+ Managing supplier relationships, ensuring the achievement of supplier commitments, and executing strategies based on market and technology trends.

+ Researching the current innovations, trends, and developments in the industry and recommending the best practices and suggestions.

** What your background should look like*
* ** Qualifications and experience required*
* - Bachelor's degree or above in engineering

-    Fluent in spoken and written English

-    8+ years of experience in sourcing, preferably in the Optics industry

-    Proficiency in office software; knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred)

-    Experience working in a global role in multinational companies.

-    Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

-    Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.

** Behavioral…