STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST

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Job Title: STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST - Mechanical

Posting Start Date: 9/25/25

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

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Job Overview

Job Responsibiilties

Execute commodity strategies aligned with business objectives
Enhancing Localization and Global Expansion, especially for Asia market
Monitor global market trends, supply-demand dynamics, and geopolitical factors.
Mitigate risks related to commodity price fluctuations.
Identify and develop new suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Optimize the supplier base to enhance efficiency and quality.
Conduct RFQs for NPI (New Product Introduction) projects.
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.
Identify risks, opportunities, and underperforming suppliers; implement corrective actions to mitigate risks and ensure continuous improvement.
Collaborate with plant teams as necessary.
Strengthening Supplier Management / Long-Term Partnerships/ supplier strategy
Supporting Successful NPI Project Execution.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant field
Fluent in spoken and written English
5+ years of sourcing experience in the machining field, familiar with tooling, stamping, molding, plating, diecasting & machining……
5 years’ Experience working in a global/region commodity role in a multinational company.
Engineering background is advantageous.
Proficiency in office software; Familiarity with SAP
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.
Reports To: Directly reports to Global Mechanical category leader
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 Global

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Job Locations:

HOTEL EQUATORIAL PENANG
BAYAN LEPAS PENANG, Pulau Pinang 11900
Malaysia

Posting City: BAYAN LEPAS PENANG

Job Country: Malaysia

Travel Required: 25% to 50%

Requisition ID: 141209

Workplace Type: Hybrid

External Careers Page: Procurement

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