This role drives value creation through supplier optimization, cost competitiveness, risk mitigation, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

The 'Strategic Sourcing Lead' partners with Engineering, Operations, Product Management, and Regional Procurement teams to ensure best-in-class supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and innovation, while enabling supply chain resilience and business growth. Our teams demonstrate advanced proficiency in strategic procurement capabilities—spanning commercial acumen, complex negotiations, global sourcing strategy, and end-to-end product lifecycle management—consistently delivering results aligned with TE's governance and compliance standards.

Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to strengthen supply base and mitigate geopolitical risks

Commercial and technical quote analysis

Establish and negotiate commercial agreements:

Supplier Performance & Risk Management

Drive supplier performance KPIs:

Delivery: STR / STC

Quality: On Time Delivery:





Perform ongoing supplier risk assessments (capacity, financial, geopolitical risks)

Operations & Execution Excellence

Ensure data accuracy in purchasing systems:

Inventory models (VMI, consignment)

Support tactical procurement on:

Inventory issues

Ensure accurate reporting in operational and financial tools

Robust negotiation and commercial acumen

Proven experience in supplier strategy development and execution

Excellent communication and negotiation skills (fluent English required)

Strong project management and multi-tasking ability

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional level experience; Masters degree or higher or local equivalent may be preferred at this level

Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

📌 Purchasing and Supply Chain Planner (Bengaluru)
🏢 TE Connectivity
📍 Bengaluru