Sourcing Executive - Indirect Material

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Job Title: Sourcing Executive - Indirect Material

Posting Start Date: 6/17/26

Job Posting Title: Sourcing Executive - Indirect Material

Job ID: 148447

Job Code: 30004215

Business Unit: [[businessUnit]]

Building: DND Webster R and D (WN1)

Band/Level: 5

Hiring Manager: Jon Feenaghty

Recruiter: Pete Roosendaal

Relocation: Yes - Domestic

Travel: Less than 10%

Employee Referral Amount: $1,000.00

Education Experience: Bachelors Degree (High School +4 years)

Employment Experience: 7-10 years

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

Sourcing Executive - Indirect Material

TE Connectivity

• This position is an on-site role located in the Rochester, NY Metro Area*

The Company

TE Connectivity (TE) is a leading global provider of highly engineered connectors, cables, and sensors, with sales exceeding $16 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture, and market products for customers across a broad array of industries, including automotive, consumer electronics, telecommunications, aerospace, defense & military, medical & healthcare, oil & gas/marine, and energy & utilities. With over 72,000 associates, including 7,000 engineers, and manufacturing operations at about 100 sites worldwide, TE Connectivity's sales and customer service capabilities make their commitment to their customers' advantage. TE Connectivity is an independent publicly traded company whose common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "TEL." See www.te.com

Overview

Responsible for sourcing of equipment, spare parts, consumables, repair, maintenance, and related services, which are indirect spend in a plant.

Responsibilities

• Develop commodity strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Identify and develop new suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Optimize the supplier base to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Conduct RFQs for new material or services.
• 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.
• Lead quarterly supplier scorecard reviews to improve supplier performance in quality, delivery, and cost.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and underperforming suppliers; implement corrective actions to mitigate risks and ensure continuous improvement.
• Perform tactical work in SAP.
• Collaborate with plant teams daily.

Scope

• Individual contributor role.

Job Requirements

• Establishing mid-term and long-term strategic commodity plans, developing supplier footprint, and setting up the integrated supply chain to improve sourcing competitiveness.
• Collaborating with multiple stakeholders to maximize global leverage, identify savings opportunities, and develop cost-competitive suppliers.
• Managing supplier relationships, ensuring the achievement of supplier commitments, and executing strategies based on market and technology trends.
• Researching the current innovations, trends, and developments in the industry and recommending the best practices and suggestions.

What your background should look like

Qualifications and experience required:

• Bachelor's degree or above in engineering
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• 8+ years of experience in sourcing, preferably in the Optics industry
• Proficiency in office software; knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Experience working in a global role in multinational companies.
• Willingness to travel as required
• Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.

Behavioural expectations:

Move at the customer's pace: Provide extraordinary customer experiences

Win in your markets: Use market intelligence to create operational advantage

Mind what matters: Eliminate inefficiencies through TE Operating Advantage (TEOA)

Think big, move fast: Balancing and combining scale and speed with innovation is our competitive advantage and will enable us to win in all our markets.

Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation

Proven ability to lead projects, coordinate, problem-solve, and make decisive decisions to achieve results

Proactive and detail-oriented

Strong analytical and cross-functional skills

Ability to understand global markets, collaborate effectively with global teams, and experience in working with suppliers in the Asia-Pacific region and globally

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

COMPENSATION

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $113,800 - $170,700 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
• 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.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

BENEFITS

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD

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 never requests payment or fees 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 only from actual email addresses ending in @te.com. 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.

Job Locations:

780 Salt Road

Webster, New York 14580-9709

United States

Posting City: Rochester

Job Country: United States

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Requisition ID: 148447

Workplace Type: Onsite

External Careers Page: Procurement

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