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Job Overview
TE Connectivity's Supplier Development Teams find and develop suppliers to support the strategic sourcing organization in driving incremental performance in supplier quality, delivery, price and service. They teach new suppliers on how to work with TE (portal access, e-procurement tool usage, TE procedures, etc.). They extend TE Operational Advantage into the supply base to generate continuous improvement in the extended value stream, deliver incremental improvements through supplier development lead projects and achieve improvement targets specific for supplier development. They also help drive selection and development of the best total cost supply option in the region where the commodity or service is consumed. They keep abreast of emerging market options and inform the broader procurement organization of trends and new supply options.
What your background should look like:
As Supplier Development Manager your responsibilities would include but are not limited to the following:
• Manage and develop strategies to improve Supplier Performance
• Collaborating closely with key suppliers to achieve the following supplier results:
o Process control and Quality system improvement
o Delivery performance and Lead time improvement
o Cost reduction and Productivity improvement
o Supply Chain effectiveness improvement and optimization
o Capacity increases
• Responsible for coaching its team in assessing supplier capabilities to ensure supplier can reach level of performance and capacity required to meet our business needs
• Assure compliance to business procedures and team accountability
• Work with Operations and Business support teams to obtain resources that will support the Supplier Performance team strategy
• This position will teach suppliers and team members on how to work with TE TEOA Tools (Supplier Portal, TE procedures, DPA & DLT, Problem Solving Tools, etc.)
• Ensure Monthly performance reviews and Quarterly business reviews processes are sustained
• Work as support/coach for various TE manufacturing sites, focusing on improving supplied material availability and inventory optimization
• Track and communicate key supplier performance metrics
Competencies
Building Effective TeamsManaging and Measuring WorkMotivating OthersValues: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, TeamworkSET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)