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 The Sourcing & Procurement Analyst III manages defined sourcing initiatives and category activities, balancing day-to-day procurement work with strategic sourcing goals. This role helps develop category strategies and delivers measurable improvements in cost, supply resilience, and supplier performance.
What your background should look like
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field (or local equivalent).
- At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain. Technical Skills
- Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) for purchasing, contracts, and master data.
- Strong analytical skills, including cost analysis, quote evaluation, demand/forecast and spend analysis.
- Advanced Excel and MS Office skills.
- Project management skills: planning, prioritizing, and running several initiatives at once to completion. Preferred
- Experience leading multi-sourcing or dual-sourcing initiatives to reduce supply risk and improve resilience.
- Project management certification (PMP, CAPM, or similar) or APICS/CSCP.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment. Soft Skills
- Clear, confident communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- Collaborative team player who works well across functions and regions.
- Takes ownership and accountability, with a bias for action.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Adapts well to changing priorities and tight deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- 1. Support the development and execution of category and commodity strategies.
- 2. Monitor sourcing KPIs, including supplier performance, savings pipeline, supplier consolidation, and risk indicators.
- 3. Keep accurate sourcing and supplier data in the ERP system.
- 4. Manage RFQ and negotiation processes for assigned materials or services.
- 5. Drive cost reduction, productivity, and compliance initiatives with suppliers.
- 6. Work with Engineering and Manufacturing so that sourcing decisions meet product and operational requirements.
- 7. Support make-versus-buy analysis, supplier alignment, and early supplier involvement activities.
- 8. Lead sourcing projects from start to finish, managing scope, timelines, action items, and stakeholder updates.