STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST III Posting Start Date: 11/25/25 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** 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. **Job Requirements** + Policies and Procedures 5%Follow up procurement policies and procedures in order to align with the requirements.Procurement 80%a. Supplier development and qualificationDevelop new supplier based on project demand and commodity strategy;Do supplier analysis and lead audit to find the right source(quality, cost, service).b. Pricing and term negotiationHandle NPI and sustaining project RFQ, arrange SSR among team alignmentNegotiate with suppliers in order to get the best price and terms.c. Contract Preparation& ReviewNegotiate contract terms with supplier, and submit contract for approval in order to avoid legal/commercial risks.d. Supplier Ordering for NPI or Other Sample RequirementCreate orders according to PR(Purchasing Request);Follow up PO(Purchasing Order) in order to ensure material delivery(timeliness, quality, quantity).e. System MaintenanceMaterial mater data maintainIR application in system and regular verificationSSU applicationSupplier compliance survey drivingf. Supplier Management Regluar supplier review meeting to drive improvment on supplier quality/cost/deliveryVisit supplier and invite supplier to visit periodically in order to strength strategic relationship Support annual supplier auditg.KPI drivingNegotiate with suppliers for cost reduction based on cost analysis/demand/market data,push back cost increaseDrive cost reduction opportunity with engineering team, lead VA/VE projectsDrive dual source, LCL, VMI/consignment with teamh. New components qualification Process samples qualifcation and FAIR document prepartion in order to ensure the new project process smoothly i. Cross- function supportingSupport buyer team to solve supplier problem on delivery and payment issue.Support quality team on quality improvement, RMA, customer complaintsSupport NPI and MPDE activity to accelerate the NPI launchCommodity Management 15%Develop and implement commodity strategy with cross-function alignmentRegual review commodity strategy to identify risk and opportunity,take corrective action to mitigate risk **What your background should look like** Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional level experience; Masters degree or higher or local equivalent may be preferred at this level **Competencies** Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork **Job Locations:** DONGGUAN, Guangdong 523071 China Posting City: DONGGUAN Job Country: China Travel Required: 25% to 50% Requisition ID: 144021 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.