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TE Connectivity Senior Strategic Buyer (m/w/d) in BENSHEIM, Germany
Senior Strategic Buyer (m/w/d)
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
TE Connectivity's Purchasing Teams are responsible for obtaining materials, components, equipment and services, gather quotations, examine bids, and award contracts. They perform cost analysis and volume planning for commodities, evaluate vendor reliability and develop new supply sources where required. They coordinate purchasing activities with the manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels and monitor cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. They also look for and recommend cost saving proposals including make vs. buy analysis, alternative sourcing, and vendor evaluation criteria as well as develop specifications for new contract orders.
Drive savings opportunities (identify, quantify, capture) throughout supply base
Proactively analyze of gaps and opportunities and manage preparation of negotiations inline with the regional strategy
Engage internal customers and suppliers as needed to assure clear understanding of technical requirements. Participate in crossfuntional teams as required
Regional SPoC for purchasing matters related to the responsible indirect Subcommodities
Ensure timely execution of operational procurement tasks e.g., awarding, system data maintenance, negotiation of contractual agreements, post order management
Cost structure analysis, control of quotes in relation to total cost
Drive end to end Purchasing Projects with full accountability for results
Transform ICT Business Requirements and global Sourcing Strategy into regional ICT tailored strategy
Support the implementation of the regional supply base strategy
Generate and negotiate technical saving projects in cooperation with the technical departments
Negotiate regional and local contracts and ensure compliance
Drive process automation and simplification
Identify and ramp-up competitive new suppliers
Ensure adherence of team to all TE policies, ensure data accuracy
Support the TEOA-P initiatives and Star Level attainment for the Purchasing Team.
Proactive early involvement in commodity related and/or local projects, ensure timely implementation
What your background should look like:
University degree, or equivalent
Purchasing Professional with min. 5 years experience of strategic sourcing within a global / multicultural environment
Additional Technical Background (preferred Custom Automatization) and Experience with TE’s requirements is a plus
Strong methodology/strategic knowledge as well as operational/tactical skills
Trackrecord of successful negotiations in the context of indirect Procurement within the automotive industry
Strong background on strategic purchasing fundamentals in a global environment is beneficial (seven steps of strategic sourcing, C.P.M qualification)
Strong leadership skills: demonstrated ability to lead in a dynamic environment (lead Dotted Line Subteams, Projects etc)
Advanced Project Management skills
Advanced SAP knowledge required
Strong Communication skills in a multi-cultural environment
Excellent communication skills in English, German or French is a plus
Ability to simplify high complexity
Accountability for deliverables and results
Advanced knowledge in the use of MS Office applications, i.e. Excel, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint
eSourcing / eRfx / Contract Management experience Zycus / Jaggaer / Fairmarkit would be a plus
Competencies
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork
Location:
BENSHEIM, HE, DE, 64625
City: BENSHEIM
State: HE
Country/Region: DE
Travel: 10% to 25%
Requisition ID: 117570
Alternative Locations:
Function: Procurement
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