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 Manages and implements sourcing strategic project lifecycle, identifies emerging issues and trends, and recommends solutions. Job Requirements Developing and maintaining strategic vendor partners, conducting strategic supplier relationship management, risk analysis, and compliance management programs. Managing the strategic sourcing initiatives, measuring the effectiveness against the key performance indicators, and ensuring compliance with the regulatory standards. Collaborating with partners to align sourcing priorities, leading the source selection activities, driving savings, and risk assessment of the vendors. Identifying opportunities to reduce cost, conducting supplier and market analysis to determine the trends, developing, and executing the project implementation plans. Qualifications What your background should look like Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA preferred). 10+ years of sourcing/procurement experience in electronics manufacturing or OEM. Proven negotiation and supplier management skills. Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle). Analytical mindset with experience in cost modeling and data analysis. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment Preferred Skills Familiarity with NPI processes and product lifecycle management. Knowledge of supply chain risk management and resiliency planning. Certification such as CPSM, CSCP, or CIPS is a plus. Key Responsibilities Sourcing Strategy Develop and implement category strategies for key components Analyze market trends, cost drivers, and technology roadmaps to inform sourcing decisions. Lead make-vs-buy and total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses. Supplier Management Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers globally. Build long-term strategic partnerships with key suppliers. Monitor supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery, innovation) and drive continuous improvement. Cost Management & Negotiation Lead commercial negotiations, including pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements. Deliver cost reduction initiatives (VA/VE, should-cost modeling, benchmarking). Manage budgets and achieve cost targets. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with engineering, operations, quality, and product management teams during NPI (New Product Introduction). Influence design decisions for cost, manufacturability, and supply resilience. Support demand planning and inventory optimization. Risk & Supply Continuity Identify supply risks (e.g., single sourcing, geopolitical issues, component shortages). Develop mitigation plans, including dual sourcing and buffer strategies. Manage supplier capacity planning and allocation during constraints. Contract & Compliance Management Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., RoHS, REACH, conflict minerals). Uphold company policies and ethical sourcing standards Location: Hermosillo Competencies SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers) #J-18808-Ljbffr