Manager Strategic Sourcing

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.

The Role will report to the Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing - Indirect Procurement. It will provide functional leadership for all Human Resources Services procurement regionally, as well as developing, managing, and transitioning all supplier relationships.

**Job Requirements**:

- Develop & implement the 3 - 5-years EMEA HR Services commodity strategy - in accordance with the Global, Regional and Local needs and in alignment with key stakeholder service procurement initiatives.
- Drives high visibility commodity cost savings initiatives such as temp labor MSP, Fleet Management, etc.
- Responsible for procurement KPI in EMEA region for HR Services.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
- Collaborate with regional peers in AMER 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
- Develop and implement plans and procedures for the efficient use of resources.
- Closely collaborate with BPO to execute strategy plans, accomplish savings and day-to-day procurement activities.
- Collaboration with Indirect Procurement Commodity Directors and Regional Leads as needed. Other Indirect Commodities are Facilities Management, Capital Equipment, Spares and Supplies, MRO, Corporate Services, IT Services and Tooling.
- Identify and drive opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

**What your background should look like**:

- Bachelor’s degree in business related field, engineering or equivalent
- 5 years of relatable Procurement/Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain or Logistics experience, with at least 2 years of leading related teams in a global structure.
- Strong strategic thinking skills required.
- Strong project management skills required.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Ability to prioritize manage complexity in a fast-paced or uncertain environment.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in cost analysis, price breakdowns.
- Experience in Contract Managemen
- Supplier Management & Strong negotiation skills
- Experience with Procure-to-Pay process.
- Strong people & organizational leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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**Competencies**:

- SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

**ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY**
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 9,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 130 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS.

**WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS**:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority
- Competitive Salary Package
- Performance-Based Bonus Plans
- Health and Wellness Incentives
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
- Employee Resource Group

**IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD**

Across our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.