TE Connectivity
Shanghai Sr Mgr Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Sh 200233
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Job Overview
Leads complex sourcing teams or multiple sub-functions, establishing and executing short- and long-term procurement and sourcing strategies. Acts as a senior partner to the business to deliver sustainable savings, innovation, and risk management.
Job Requirements
Reports To: Directly reports to Global commodity Director and will be responsible for managing and Leading the procurement of Electronics parts, With 4 Team members Personal Attributes & Competencies:
- Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation
- Proven ability to lead projects, coordinate, problem-solve, and make decisive decisions to achieve results
- Proactive and detail-oriented
- Strong analytical and cross-functional skills
- Ability to understand global markets, collaborate effectively with global teams, and experience in working with suppliers in the Asia-Pacific region and Global Major Responsibilities:
- Develop commodity strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Monitor global market trends, supply-demand dynamics, and geopolitical factors.
- Mitigate risks related to commodity price fluctuations.
- 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.
- Collaborate with plant teams as necessary.
- Addressing Business Growth and Market Demands
- Improving Procurement Efficiency and Reducing Costs
- Accelerating Decision-Making and Market Adaptability
- Strengthening Supplier Management / Long-Term Partnerships/ supplier strategy This position will strengthen strategic partnerships with key suppliers with multi skills
- Supporting Successful NPI Project Execution.
Enhancing Localization and Global Expansion Additional Requirements
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
- Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.
Job Responsibilities
- 50% Team Leadership & Coordination:
- 30% Project Ownership (Mega, critical High impact,ESI,etc) & Strategic Execution:
- 20% Transformation & Process Optimization What your background should look like Education, Technical Qualification & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant field
- Fluent in spoken and written English
- 10+ years of sourcing experience in the machining field, familiar with PCB/PCBA,Cable, electronics commodity
- 5 years’ Experience working in a global/region commodity role in a multinational company.
- 10 year’s people management experience
- Engineering background is advantageous.
- Proficiency in office software; Familiarity with SAP Competencies
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