About this role
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Overview</b></H2> </div><div><p>This position will work closely with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Operations) to <strong>drive strategic sourcing and supplier development for plating (electroplating) categories</strong>, ensuring alignment with BU priorities and achieving cost, quality, and delivery targets.</p> <p>The ideal candidate is <strong>self-driven, detail-oriented, and hands-on</strong>, with solid experience in <strong>plating procurement within the electronics industry</strong>, strong understanding of <strong>various plating processes</strong>, and proven track record in <strong>strategic sourcing and supplier management</strong>.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li> <p><strong>Plating Category Strategic Sourcing</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Develop and execute <strong>sourcing strategies for plating suppliers.</strong></li> <li>Manage end-to-end RFQ/RFI processes and lead supplier selection.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Supplier Optimization & Development</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Identify, evaluate, and develop <strong>plating suppliers</strong> with strong capability in technology, quality, cost, and capacity.</li> <li>Execute <strong>supplier consolidation, dual sourcing, and risk mitigation strategies</strong> across countries in Asia and support Mexico.</li> <li>Drive supplier capability improvement in <strong>footprint </strong>and plating technologies.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Technical & Cross-functional Coordination</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Work closely with Operation, Engineering and Quality teams to ensure alignment on <strong>plating specifications, processes, and standards</strong>.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Cost & Lead Time Improvement</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Lead cost reduction initiatives through:</li> <ul type="circle"> <li>Benchmarking and VA/VE projects</li> <li>Process optimization with suppliers</li> </ul> <li>Drive <strong>lead time reduction and supply flexibility improvement</strong>.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Supplier Performance Management</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Monitor supplier KPIs (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Service).</li> <li>Conduct regular business reviews and drive corrective actions.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Risk Management & Compliance</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Identify supply risks (capacity, environmental, regulatory, sole source).</li> <li>Ensure suppliers comply with environmental and regulatory requirements related to plating processes.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Continuous Improvement & Global Sourcing</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Drive <strong>commodity strategy initiatives</strong> across regions and best practice sharing.</li> </ul> </li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What your background should look like</b></H2> </div><div><ul type="disc"> <li>Bachelor’s degree in <strong>Supply Chain, Engineering, Materials Science, or related field</strong>.</li> <li><strong>8+ years </strong> experience in <strong>plating procurement or sourcing</strong>, preferably in the <strong>electronics industry</strong>.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of <strong>electroplating processes</strong>, such as:</li> <ul type="circle"> <li>Nickel, gold, silver, tin plating</li> <li>Connector plating</li> </ul> <li>Proven experience in <strong>strategic sourcing, supplier development, and contract negotiation</strong>.</li> <li>Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Ability to <strong>work independently and drive projects end-to-end</strong>.</li> <li>Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills.</li> <li><strong>Fluent in English (written and spoken)</strong>.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Competencies</b></H2> </div><div><div>Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork</div></div></div></div>