Shenzhen Sourcing & Procurement Analyst Iii Gd 518001

Job description

Job Overview

At TE Connectivity, Strategic Sourcing team is responsible for developing and executing multi-year sourcing strategies across assigned products, commodities, suppliers, and parts/services. This role drives value creation through supplier optimization, cost competitiveness, risk mitigation, and strong cross-functional collaboration. The “SOURCING & PROCUREMENT ANALYST III” partners with Engineering, Operations, Product Management, and Regional Procurement teams to ensure best-in-class supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and innovation, while enabling supply chain resilience and business growth.

Our teams demonstrate advanced proficiency in strategic procurement capabilities—spanning commercial acumen, complex negotiations, global sourcing strategy, and end-to-end product lifecycle management—consistently delivering results aligned with TE’s governance and compliance standards. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
• Develop and execute FG sourcing strategies aligned to business growth, including:
• Supplier strategy through segmentation (Grow / Maintain / Exit)
• Develop a resilient, cost-competitive, and scalable supplier ecosystem across China+1, SEA, India, North America.
• Make vs. Buy analysis
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to strengthen supply base and mitigate geopolitical risks
• Lead supplier consolidation initiatives to optimize cost, scale, and operational efficiency ________________________________________
• RFQ, Negotiation & Contracting

Manage end-to-end sourcing lifecycle

• o RFQ preparation and execution
• Commercial and technical quote analysis
• Supplier negotiations (Price, Terms, Lead time, MOQ etc)
• Sourcing Committee approvals and business award
• Drive supplier price management, including PPV negotiations

Establish and negotiate commercial agreements

• Supply agreements, consignment models, VMI, EDI, blanket POs ________________________________________
• Cost & Productivity Management

Deliver material cost competitiveness through

• o CMP (Cost Management Program) o VA/VE initiatives in collaboration with Engineering
• Maintain 125% pipeline coverage to ensure continuous productivity
• Identify and execute cost reduction and cost avoidance opportunities ________________________________________
• Supplier Performance & Risk Management

Delivery

• STR / STC o Quality: DLPM o Lead time and responsiveness

On Time Delivery

• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and ensure closure of actions
• Perform ongoing supplier risk assessments (capacity, financial, geopolitical risks)
• Ensure supplier capability and capacity alignment with demand ________________________________________
• Operations & Execution Excellence

Ensure data accuracy in purchasing systems

• Info records, pricing, Incoterms, MOQ, lead times

Support SCM through

• o MOQ optimization
• Inventory models (VMI, consignment)
• Collaborate with SCM teams for execution and planning alignment
• Support tactical procurement on:
• Inventory issues
• Invoice blocking ________________________________________
• Compliance & Governance
• Ensure supplier compliance with:
• RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals o TE supplier standards and portal requirements
• Support ISO processes and audits
• Ensure accurate reporting in operational and financial tools

Job Requirements

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing / Procurement, preferably in connectors, switchgear, electronics, or manufacturing industries
• Bachelor or above, Engineering background- Mechanical Engineering Preferred ________________________________________ Core Competencies
• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven experience in supplier strategy development and execution
• Strong understanding of global supply markets and trends ________________________________________ Technical & Functional Skills
• Hands on Experience with SAP / ERP systems
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis
• Knowledge of cost drivers in connectors manufacturing
• Experience in plastic, Stamping, precision machining, plating processes ________________________________________ Leadership & Collaboration
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills (fluent English required)
• Strong project management and multi-tasking ability
• Ability to work in a global, matrix organization
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• High degree of ownership, accountability, and proactiveness
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven mindset
• Customer-focused with a continuous improvement mindset
• High level of integrity, accountability, and ownership
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills What your background should look like Competencies Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork