STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST IV 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. Major Responsibilities: • Execute commodity strategies aligned with business objectives. • Enhancing Localization and Global Expansion, especially for Asia market • Monitor global market trends, supply-demand dynamics, and geopolitical factors. • Mitigate risks related to commodity price fluctuations. • Identify and develop new suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams. • Optimize the supplier base to enhance efficiency and quality. • Conduct RFQs for NPI (New Product Introduction) projects. • Negotiate master purchasing contracts, Quality Assurance agreements, Non-disclosure agreements, consignment contracts, etc., with suppliers. • Drive cost reduction initiatives through comprehensive cost analysis, market data evaluation, and negotiation. • Collaborate with engineering teams to lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) projects. • Coordinate cross-functional efforts to achieve project KPIs including savings, lead time reduction, minimum order quantity optimization, dual sourcing, and localization. • Identify risks, opportunities, and underperforming suppliers; implement corrective actions to mitigate risks and ensure continuous improvement. • Collaborate with plant teams as necessary. • Strengthening Supplier Management / Long-Term Partnerships/ supplier strategy This position will strengthen strategic partnerships with key suppliers with multi skills • Supporting Successful NPI Project Execution. Additional Requirements: • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required. • Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule. **What your background should look like:** Education, Technical Qualification & Experience: • Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant field • Fluent in spoken and written English • 8+ years of sourcing experience in the machining field, familiar with tooling, stamping, molding, plating, diecasting & machining…… • 5 years’ Experience working in a global/region commodity role in a multinational company. • Engineering background is advantageous. • Proficiency in office software; Familiarity with SAP **Competencies** Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork Location: FOSHAN, GD, CN, 200233 City: FOSHAN State: GD Country/Region: CN Travel: 10% to 25% Requisition ID: 133384 Alternative Locations: Function: Procurement TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.