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. Job Overview Executes defined sourcing and procurement activities while contributing to cost optimization, supplier performance improvement, and risk mitigation initiatives. Applies data-driven analysis to support sourcing decisions and category strategies. Job Requirements Tasks Summary & Responsibilities Lead APAC material productivity initiatives and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver commercial and technical savings. Prepare and execute RFQs in alignment with the preferred supplier strategy; conduct bid analysis, source selection, new-business awards, and negotiations for raw materials, components, and tooling. Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, including supplier optimization, localization, dual sourcing, risk mitigation, and grow/fix/exit actions. Manage supplier performance against cost, quality, delivery, service, and compliance targets; lead quarterly business reviews and corrective-action follow-up as required. Partner with Engineering, Quality, and NPI teams to identify potential suppliers, develop new sources, support qualifications, and ensure sourcing readiness for new projects. Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and supplier agreements while ensuring compliance with applicable sourcing policies and approval requirements. Ensure suppliers comply with applicable TE requirements, including RoHS, REACH, supplier tools usage, and other legal or regulatory obligations. Support plant operational certifications and internal /external audits, with particular focus on procurement and supplier-management requirements. Maintain accurate purchasing data, including info records and source lists including price, minimum order quantity, and lead time. 3 Requirements for a typical Job Holder / Applicant Bachelor’s degree or above; a major in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline is preferred. 5–10 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, procurement, or supplier management within a manufacturing environment. Hands-on sourcing and supplier-management experience in raw cable commodities is required; experience with cable assembly products is an advantage, and exposure to relay products is preferred. Demonstrated experience in RFQ execution, commercial negotiation, cost analysis, supplier development, cost down project driving and cross-functional project delivery. Special Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cost-analysis capabilities, with the ability to translate data into sourcing decisions. Excellent communication, stakeholder-management, and negotiation skills. Customer-focused mindset with a strong commitment to continuous improvement and measurable results. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a matrix organization with multicultural and cross-functional teams. Skills & Knowledge of supplier performance management, sourcing risk mitigation, and contract fundamentals. Knowledge of the regional and global supplier base for relevant commodities. Advanced proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word. Fluent spoken and written English. What your background should look like Competencies Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork