TE Connectivity s Procurement Business Process Teams develop and deploy procurement processes systems reporting and audits compliance They drive continuous improvement throughout the procurement function develop and maintain procurement systems tools and databases such as vendor master files e-procurement quotation tool procurement web page supplier portal SharePoint and the like They conduct regular external benchmarking to stay abreast of procurement best practices run procurement reports and perform analysis to identify trends opportunities threats and needed course correction as well as lead facilitation of procurement training and development Responsibilities Roles Responsibilities Reporting to the Procurement Transformation Senior Manager in the DDN Procurement Team the Procurement Manager - Supplier Agility and Resilience will be leading the development of and execution of strategies to optimize supplier lead times MOQs inventories as well as identify and mitigate supplier risks The role requires the ability to effectively collaborate and partner with DDN Business Unit Procurement Supply Chain Engineering and Operations teams to drive an aligned supplier agility and responsiveness strategy Analyse and understand current lead time drivers vendor sourcing production freight etc Identify bottlenecks and lead cross-functional efforts supplier logistics procurement supply chain to reduce lead time Co-develop JIT or consignment or pull-based replenishment models where applicable Drive TEOA efforts with suppliers in collaboration with TE teams to identify and execute structural improvements Provide support for localization efforts in terms of program management market mapping and governance Define and negotiate lead time-related Service Level Agreements SLAs Ensure contracts include terms that promote flexibility responsiveness and visibility Support the risk resilience program for Upstream and develop mitigation plans with required governance Develop dual sourcing safety stock or expedited freight strategies in collaboration with suppliers Cultivate and strengthen the TEOA Mindset Work in accordance with TE processes values behaviours Required Skills and Competency Minimum Bachelors degree preferably in engineering related course MBA is a plus At least 8 years of experience in a global or regional Procurement and or Supply Chain role with experience in Industrial electronics manufacturing preferred Broad commodity knowledge of semi-conductors PCB PCBA and electronic components preferred Knowledge of global electronics sourcing Strong negotiation skills Robust understanding of role and application of data - analytics - insights Previous experience with working on initiatives linked to upstream supply chain agility - responsiveness - efficiency - inventory Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate to people at all levels of the organisation in both commercial and technical roles Ability to influence others Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Strong project management skills and ability to multi-task Ability to work in a matrix environment with multi-cultural teams Ability to demonstrate strong customer focus and continuous improvement attitude Ability to form successful working relationships quickly at all levels Ability to prioritize and manage complexity in a fast-paced environment Ability to meet demanding deadlines and task prioritization Continuous improvement mindset Fluent in English both written and spoken Other languages are a plus Timezone flexibility and ability to travel internationally Competencies Motivating Others Building Effective Teams Managing and Measuring Work Values Integrity Accountability Inclusion Innovation Teamwork SET Strategy Execution Talent for managers

📌 Mgr I Business Process (Karnataka)
🏢 TE Connectivity
📍 Karnataka