Strategic Sourcing Analyst IV (Middletown, PA, US, 17061)

<p><strong>At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. </strong></p> <p>​</p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Overview</b></H2> </div><div><p>Overview</p> <p><br>We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Strategic Sourcing Analyst to support sourcing initiatives across multiple commodities, including machinery, applicators, and high-volume components.</p> <p>This role will play a key part in:</p> <ul> <li>Supplier strategy</li> <li>Cost optimization</li> <li>Lead time reduction</li> <li>Sourcing execution</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>The ideal candidate will have strong experience in supplier management, cost analysis, and procurement/planning processes within a manufacturing or industrial environment.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop and execute sourcing strategies by commodity (machining, assembly, electronics, tooling, etc.)</li> <li>Lead RFQs, negotiations, and supplier selection</li> <li>Analyze cost breakdowns (material, labor, overhead, logistics)</li> <li>Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities</li> <li>Drive lead time reduction initiatives and supply continuity</li> <li>Manage and optimize supplier performance (quality, delivery, cost)</li> <li>Support dual sourcing and supplier consolidation strategies</li> <li>Ensure compliance with procurement policies and agreements</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Work cross-functionally with</strong>:</p> <ul> <li>Supply Chain (Materials Planning)</li> <li>Engineering</li> <li>Operations</li> <li>Quality</li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Establishing and executing mid-term and long-term sourcing strategies for assigned categories.</li> <li>Leading supplier negotiations and contract development in alignment with business objectives.</li> <li>Managing supplier relationships to ensure achievement of cost, delivery, and performance commitments.</li> <li>Partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to leverage global spend and optimize supplier footprints.</li> <li>Identifying innovation, design-to-cost, and early supplier involvement opportunities.</li> <li>Researching market, technology, and industry trends to inform sourcing strategies.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What your background should look like</b></H2> </div><div><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Bachelor’s degree in: Supply Chain, Engineering, Business / Finance</p> <p>3–7 years of experience in Strategic sourcing, Procurement, Supplier management</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Technical Skills</strong></p> <p>Strong knowledge of:</p> <ul> <li>Machining / metal fabrication / assembly processes</li> <li>Industrial supply chains</li> <li>Advanced Excel skills (analysis, modeling, cost comparisons</li> <li>Ability to interpret:  drawings, BOMs, technical specifications</li> <li>Experience with SAP (MM module preferred): <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li>Info Records and Source Lists</li> <li>Purchase Orders</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Soft skills</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset</li> <li>Excellent negotiation skills</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple suppliers and priorities</li> <li>Strong communication (internal &amp; external stakeholders)</li> </ul> <p>Results-driven and detail-oriented</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications (Nice to have)</p> <p>Experience with: Tooling / applicators / machinery sourcing, Data connectivity / electronics components</p> <p> </p> <p>Understanding of tariffs and trade impacts, should-cost modeling</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Competencies</b></H2> </div><div></div></div></div><p><strong>ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY</strong></p> <p>TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, 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 enabling artificial intelligence, and more.</p> <p>Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at <a href="http://www.te.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.te.com</a> and on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/te-connectivity/">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/teconnectivity/">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.te.com.cn/chn-zh/policies-agreements/wechat.html">WeChat,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/teconnectivity/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/TEConnectivity">X (formerly Twitter).</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>COMPENSATION</strong><br>•    Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $113,800 - $170,700 (subject to change dependent on physical location)<br>•    Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.<br>•    Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits</p> <p><br><strong>BENEFITS</strong><br>•    A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>EOE, Including Disability/Vets</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD</strong><br>TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity <strong>never requests payment or fees</strong> from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at te.com/careers, and all email communications from our recruitment team will come <strong>only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com</strong>. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.</p>