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 Overview Deliver performance of the procurement organization that includes productivity, supply performance, quality, and localization De.velop and manage localization supplier relationships and performance Drive material localization effort to achieve cost reduction and delivery service flexibility Executes the competitive bid, negotiation, and contracting processes for direct materials Collaborates with Design Engineering & Manufacturing teams to drive NPI project execution Acts as an escalation point for delivery and quality issues that cannot be resolved by direct material buyers and obtains favorable resolutions for TE. Reports and implements key TE Supply Chain Metrics (STR--delivery, Commercial Productivity—cost reduction, DLPM--quality). Lead quarterly supplier scorecard review with commodity teams to drive supplier performance improvement in quality, delivery, cost De.velop and ready existing/new suppliers to achieve material, volume, location, and capacity requirements. Ensures supplier audits are completed/passed, and strategizes with QA as required to improve and ensure supplier quality Work with Quality to ensure monthly supplier performance during the NPI phase. In addition, supplier issues are being resolved before introduction. Engages commodity managers if required. Communicate with Sales, and Design Engineering to ensure new and existing materials reduce the company’s overall risk exposure in the supply chain. Ensures direct materials are sourced in full compliance with TE policies and guidelines. Enforce company and functional processes, policies, and safety regulations; discipline as necessary Oversee and delegate workloads of employees, ensure projects, and assignments achieve goals/targets. Monitor and evaluate the performance of employees, personnel requirements, selection, training De.velop, coach, and build a high-performing and engaged team Instill a global mindset with strategic thinking in the organization Act as a change agent to challenge status quo if needed What your background should look like: Strong leadership, organizational, and planning skills. Good financial and business acumen Strong communication skills Experience managing some of the critical commodites such as Tooling, Stamping, Molding, Plating, Packaging Localization experience of ramping supply base in Philippines Global experience as this role will require remote management of other plants outside Philippines Monitor and evaluate performance of employees, personnel requirements, selection, training Good understanding of end-to-end new product development and new product introduction cycles Essential negotiation and leadership skills, proactive team player, sense of responsibility, self-motivate, and goal-oriented attitude Experience working with integrated manufacturing software systems, i.e. ERP, MRP EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain or Engineering discipline required 10+ years of experience in advanced procurement. Experience in supply chain management is preferred. 5+ years of management experience Global exposure in previous roles is required Graduate degree in business (i.e. MBA) is preferred Competencies Managing and Measuring WorkMotivating OthersBuilding Effective TeamsValues: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, TeamworkSET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)