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
TE Connectivity's Strategic Sourcing Teams develop and implement multi-year strategies for assigned commodities, suppliers and parts/services to achieve established goals in supplier quality, delivery, price and service. They align strategy and execution with cross-functional partners such as engineering, manufacturing, product management and functional owners. They execute the competitive bid, negotiation, contracting processes and/or technical continuous improvement for assigned commodities or services; collaborate across Business Units and cross-regions for optimal TE leverage. Our teams demonstrate a high level of expertise in procurement competencies (business/supply chain acumen, negotiation, sourcing strategy development and execution, global savvy, and project and product lifecycle management) and ensure results are delivered compliant with TE policies and procedures.
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What your background should look like:
• At least 8 years of relatable Procurement/Sourcing, Supply Chain or Logistics experience, with at least 3 years of leading related teams in a global structure.
• Proven track record that demonstrates ability to achieve desired results
• Strong people & organizational leadership skills: Person of true convictions; Willing to stand up for those convictions; Able to communication, reinforce and coach/counsel others on those convictions; Unafraid of change / improvement.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, both in 1-to-1 situations and group settings
• Interpersonal skills that could be described as "firm but fair"; Objective yet compassionate in evaluating performance; Connect all people of the organization to the mission and goals of the organization.
• Ability to prioritize very well and maintain appropriate balance in a fast-paced, heavy-workload environment.
• Sound problem-solving skills in both functional areas of operations and interpersonal relationship management.
• Bachelors degree in a technical or business discipline
• Graduate degree in business (i.e. MBA) is highly desired but not a requirement
• Work Location: Remote
• Travel Requirements: Up to 20% (domestic and international).
• Fluent in English
Competencies
Managing and Measuring Work
Motivating Others
Building Effective Teams
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)