Stretagic Sourcing Analyst Posting Start Date: 11/14/25 Job Description: Why you should join us TE Connectivity's Strategic Sourcing team develops and implements multi-year strategies for assigned commodities, suppliers, and parts/services to achieve goals in supplier quality, delivery, pricing, and service. Key responsibilities include: Driving strategy and execution with cross-functional partners (engineering, manufacturing, product management). Managing competitive bids, negotiations, contracting, and continuous improvement for assigned commodities/services. Collaborating across business units and regions for optimal TE leverage. Ensuring compliance with TE policies and procedures. Our team demonstrates expertise in procurement competencies such as business/supply chain acumen, negotiation, sourcing strategy, project management, and product lifecycle management. Main tasks Develop and implement regional procurement strategies that are innovative, cost-effective, and aligned with industry challenges. Ensure purchasing policies and processes meet business objectives and operational needs (price, quality, delivery). Conduct market research and analysis to identify new suppliers, materials, and cost-saving opportunities. Manage and negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favorable pricing and delivery terms. Use appropriate resources (including Supplier Development) to ensure supplier partnerships and delivery of sourced products. Build and maintain long-term vendor relationships. Provide management reports, KPIs, and monitor cost performance. Ensure parts are sourced in full alignment with production schedules and customer requirements. Lead cross-functional projects for localization and outsourcing. Your ideal background Master's degree in business, Supply Chain and Engineering. Study CIPS and working towards MCIPS. Some basic knowledge of Mechanics and Machine Turning 3 to 5 years of experience in the Defence and Aerospace Industry in Strategic Procurement. Project management capabilities Fluent in English and French is a plus Competencies Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork Job Locations: Hastings, East Sussex United Kingdom Travel Required: 25% to 50% Requisition ID: 143629 Workplace Type: External Careers Page: Procurement TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.