STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST III Posting Start Date: 11/21/25 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 Description: **Job Overview** We are seeking a resourceful Strategic Sourcing Analyst – Global Supplier Tooling Management, to develop, deploy and implement a global supplier tooling lifecycle management process and strategy. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Global Supplier Development & Performance, you will be driving tooling KPIs, technical discussions, cost estimates and negotiating cost-effective contracts with key suppliers. **What your background should look like** • Bachelor's degree in engineering or in a related field. • Master’s degree in business or specialization in advanced procurement management will be advantageous. • At least four years' tooling and procurement experience in a related industry. • Proficiency in sourcing software, such as SAP and e-Sourcing tools. • Proven success in Project Management, with PjM certification being an advantage. • Superb leadership and communication skills. • Advanced ability to collaborate and negotiate. • Excellent organizational and time management skills. • Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities. • Willingness to travel 25-50% to develop, promote, and maintain strategic sourcing relationships **Strategic Sourcing Analyst Responsibilities:** • Defining, deploying, and executing the AD&M Global Supplier Tooling Lifecycle Management Strategy by category and technology. • Develop annual supplier Capex plan for tooling that is prioritized based on tool condition, lifecycle, cavitation, etc. • Evaluating sourcing procedures and presenting improvement strategies to senior management for approval. • Analyzing and calculating tool costs and developing cost reduction strategies. • Driving purchasing decisions based on cost, capacity, and capability scenario analysis, as well as market trends. • Supporting insourcing/outsourcing Operations initiatives from technical as well as commercial standpoint. • Supporting Manufacturing Engineering as well as NPI in identifying potential sources to cover tech/localization GAPS. • Builds up flexibility agreements with molding suppliers in alignment with AD&M Commodity Managers, in order to allow quick moves. • Collaborating with the procurement department to identify and pursue new supplier opportunities. • Conducting market research, as well as creating cost estimates and forecasts. • Estimating risks and applying risk minimizing techniques, as well as negotiating contracts that comply with industry regulations. • Maintaining strategic sourcing relationships and developing strong partnerships. **Competencies** Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork **Job Locations:** HERMOSILLO SONORA, 85747 Mexico Posting City: HERMOSILLO SONORA Job Country: Mexico Travel Required: 10% to 25% Requisition ID: 143300 Workplace Type: External Careers Page: 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.