MANAGER OF PROCUREMENT STRATEGY AND TRANSFORMATION

Job description

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

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Job Overview

TE Connectivity (TE) is a leading global provider of highly engineered connectors and sensors with sales of $ 15.83 billion to customers in more than 150 countries.

We design, manufacture and market products for customers in a broad array of industries including automotive; consumer electronics; telecommunications; aerospace; defense & military; medical & healthcare; oil & gas/marine; and energy & utilities.

With 80,000 associates including 8,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, TE Connectivity’s commitment is 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.

Reporting to the Director of Procurement Strategy and Transformation, the Manager of Procurement Strategy and Transformation will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of transformational initiatives across global TE operations, and procurement.

The Procurement Strategy leader will work closely with business unit/segment operations and strategy leaders as well as TEOA organizations to tackle strategic challenges to enable consistent performance to our customers as well as continued gross margin expansion.

An example of one such challenge is increasing Procurement performance, flexibility and responsiveness throughout the business cycle.

The individual who is successful in this role will be positioned to move into a regional/global leadership position within a TE business unit or other center led procurement roles.

Key Responsibilities 

• Product standardization: Assist in the development and execution of global procurement strategies that support the company's long-term objectives.


• Cadence, roles and responsibilities, decision making, delivery management.

Contribute to maintaining a rhythm of accountability for executing strategic initiatives.


• Information management and communications.

Assist in the preparation and communication of global procurement strategy presentations.


• Data and reporting standardization.

Collect, analyze, and develop standards around procurement data and reporting to support strategy development and decision-making processes.


• Governance and compliance: Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and regulations.

Assist in the development and implementation of governance frameworks.
• Dashboard requirements/deployment, action management, continuous improvement.

Support development and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of procurement strategies and initiatives.


• Project management.

Assist in the development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize costs, quality, and service levels.

Manage or support procurement-related projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Communication and collaboration.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including global procurement and business unit procurement leaders, to align procurement strategies and activities with business needs and objectives.


• Business analysis.

Leading project deep-dives to understand objectives, key requirements and stakeholders, opportunity levers, foundational data and key assumptions, implementation plans, risk and mitigations, etc.

What your background should look like:

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain or a related field.

Relevant certifications (e.g., CPSM, CSCP) are a plus.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic procurement or supply chain management.

Demonstrated success in leading large, complex procurement initiatives and ability to lead through influence.

Skills and Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think holistically and drive long-term procurement strategies that align with business objectives.
• Analytical Expertise: Proficient in analyzing complex financial data, market trends, and supplier performance metrics to inform sourcing decisions.
• Negotiation Mastery: Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of achieving favorable contract terms and cost savings.
• Leadership: Inspirational leader with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization and drive cultural change.
• Communication / Dealing with ambiguity : Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Industry Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of the IT and Corporate Services market, including key suppliers, emerging technologies, and evolving industry practices.
• Technology Proficiency: Advanced skills in procurement software, contract management tools, and analytics platforms.

Competencies

Managing and Measuring WorkMotivating OthersBuilding Effective TeamsValues: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, TeamworkSET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $99,200-$148,820 (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

Required Skill Profession

Operations Specialties Managers