Strategic Sourcing \/ Commodity Lead (Global Electronics)

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Job Title: Strategic Sourcing / Commodity Lead (Global Electronics)

Posting Start Date: 3/13/26

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

The main target of this position is to develop the commodity strategics algin with the business objectives, mainly focus on the Category of Electronics & Cables including Cabel, Cabel Assembly, Connectors, PCB, PCBA, Active, Passive, Resin and Metals to support the fast-growing business unit Digital Data Networks business in SEA region (Southeast Asia).

Job Responsibilities

Focus on the Category of Electronics & Cables including Cable, Cable Assembly, Connectors, PCB, PCBA, Active, Passive, Resin and Metals to support the fast-growing business unit Digital Data Networks in SEA
Monitor global market trends, supply-demand dynamics, geopolitics, commodity price fluctuations, etc.
Develop commodity strategies aligned with business objectives
Strategy alignment with business units to support the business growth needs
Should cost analysis and price negotiation
Supplier assessment and define supply risk mitigation solutions
Identify and develop new suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams and business units
Optimize the supplier base to enhance efficiency and quality.
Conduct benchmark RFQ and should cost model to analyze the cost competitiveness for cost improvement
Negotiate master purchasing contracts, Quality Assurance agreements, non-disclosure agreements, consignment/VMI/CMI contracts, etc., with suppliers.
Drive cost reduction initiatives together business units through comprehensive cost analysis, market data evaluation, and fact-based negotiation.
Collaborate with engineering teams to lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) projects.
Coordinate cross-functional efforts and support business units 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
Ensure all the KPI on track including delivery, cost, quality, supplier rationalization, etc., timely escalation if any GAP identified
Collaborate with local operation team and provide real-time support

Job Requirements

Bachelor or above, Engineering background is preferred
Fluent in spoken and written English
Strong negotiation skills
8+ years of sourcing experience in Electronics area
Procurement experience in Cable category is a plus
Global/regional procurement experience working in a global company.
Technical background is preferred
Proficiency in office software
Proven ability to lead projects, coordinate, problem-solving, and make decisive decisions to achieve results
Proactive and detail-oriented
Strong analytical and cross-functional skills
Understand global markets, collaborate effectively with global teams
Understand the manufacturing processes, especially on Cables, Resin, Metal and PCB/PCBA
Ability to deep dive the value chain from upstream to downstream.
Knowledge of global electronics & cables sourcing
Excellent communication skills at all levels with key stakeholders in both commercial and technical roles
Ability to influence others
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work in a matrix environment with multi-cultural teams
Ability to form successful working relationships quickly at all levels
Continuous improvement mindset
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.

Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Job Locations:

Plot No. 522, Lorong Perusahaan Baru 3
Prai, Penang, Pulau Pinang 13600
Malaysia

Posting City: Prai, Penang

Job Country: Malaysia

Travel Required: 10% to 25%

Requisition ID: 149260

Workplace Type: Onsite

External Careers Page: Procurement

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