Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing

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 Senior Manager, Advanced Sourcing leads the development and execution of global advanced sourcing strategies that enable new product introductions (NPI), technology roadmaps, supplier innovation, cost competitiveness, risk management, and sustainability objectives across TE Connectivity's Electronics & Cables portfolio. This role serves as the critical link between Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Business Unit Procurement, and Global Strategic Sourcing to influence sourcing decisions early in the product development lifecycle. The position will lead supplier selection, technology scouting, cost analysis, risk mitigation, and supplier development activities to ensure TE maintains a strong market position in rapidly evolving electronics markets.

Success Metrics:

• NPI program sourcing engagement rate
• Preferred supplier utilization
• Productivity pipeline generated through early sourcing involvement
• Supply risk mitigation actions implemented
• Alternate source qualification success rate
• Supplier innovation contributions
• Sustainability and Scope 3 engagement metrics
• Support of BU growth, competitiveness, and margin objectives

Job Requirements:

• Advanced Sourcing Strategy & NPI Leadership
• Electronics Commodity & Technology Leadership
• Supplier Selection & Development
• Risk Management & Supply Chain Resilience
• Cost Competitiveness & Value Engineering
• Sustainability & Compliance
• Data, Analytics & Category Intelligence
• Leadership & Collaboration

What your background should look like:

• Required Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, engineering, operations, or supply chain.
• 5 years of people management experience
• Experience supporting new product introductions and technical sourcing programs.
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders in a global environment.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Preferred Experience in electronics manufacturing, semiconductors, PCB/PCBA, connectors, cables, or related technologies.
• Advanced understanding of electronics supply chains and technology roadmaps.
• Experience with supplier risk management, market intelligence tools, cost modeling, and sustainability programs.
• MBA or advanced technical degree.
• Competencies SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

Compensation:

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $151,300 – $189,100 (subject to change dependent on physical location)

• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

Benefits:

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

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