STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER

Job Title: STRATEGIC SOURCING MANAGER


Posting Start Date: 7/30/26


Strategic Sourcing Manager

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TE Connectivity in Middletown, PA is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager to analyze product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes. May manage route activity including invoicing, electronic bills, and shipment tracing. Develop and implement the long-term Americas HR Services commodity strategy in accordance with the Global, Regional and Local needs and in alignment with key stakeholder service procurement initiatives. Drive high visibility commodity cost savings initiatives such as temp labor MSP, Fleet Management, etc. Responsible for procurement KPIs in Americas region for HR Services. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers while collaborating with regional peers in EMIA and APAC to ensure organizational objectives are met. Perform market analysis to monitor current / future trends within the assigned commodity (new players, new technologies, alternative RM etc.). Build and utilize communications channels with Functional and Business Unit (BU) leadership to assure performance needs / service level requirements are met. Drive Electronic Catalogs implementation for HR services. Closely collaborate with BPO to execute strategy plans, accomplish savings and day-to-day procurement activities. Collaborate, as needed, with Indirect Procurement Commodity Directors and Regional Leads across other indirect commodities, including Facilities Management, Capital Equipment, Spares and Supplies, MRO, Corporate Services, IT Services, and Tooling. Identify and drive opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.

Requirements : Master's degree in Materials Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field (or foreign equivalent), plus 1 year of experience in the job offered, or in a related occupation.

Special Requirements : Requires 1 year of experience with the following:

Contracts Management.

Project Management.

Pricing, Terms and Conditions Negotiation.

Vendor Relationship Management.

ERP (SAP) Knowledge.

Presentation and Communication Skills with Senior Leadership.

May require employment and background checks.

$108,577 - $119,435

Please apply at enter job code 12292 and submit resume.

Job Description:


Job Overview

Manages the buying strategies and supplier negotiations, monitors and implements strategies related to supplier relationships.

Job Requirements

• Creating a supplier sourcing strategy to align with the product portfolio and the roadmap strategy and driving the attainment of relevant key performance indicators.
• Managing the supplier performance, monitoring the supplier classification, driving new supplier development, and continuous cost improvement with appropriate tools.
• Identifying supplier risks, mitigating them, coordinating with multiple stakeholders to support the negotiation strategies, and recommending best practices.
• Monitoring the risk assessments for new and old suppliers, reviewing and planning capabilities of the suppliers to avoid constraints and shortages.

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 8 years of experience; Masters degree or higher or local equivalent may be preferred at this level

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)


Job Locations:

Posting City: Middletown


Job Country: United States


Travel Required: Less than 10%


Requisition ID: 156611


Workplace Type:


External Careers Page: Procurement