Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing

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Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing

8/21/26

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.  ​

The Senior Manager, Advanced Sourcing leads the development and execution of global advanced sourcing strategies that enable new product introductions (NPI), technology roadmaps, supplier innovation, cost competitiveness, risk management, and sustainability objectives across TE Connectivity's Electronics & Cables portfolio.   This role serves as the critical link between Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Business Unit Procurement, and Global Strategic Sourcing to influence sourcing decisions early in the product development lifecycle. The position will lead supplier selection, technology scouting, cost analysis, risk mitigation, and supplier development activities to ensure TE maintains a strong market position in rapidly evolving electronics markets.   Success Metrics

NPI program sourcing engagement rate      Preferred supplier utilization Productivity pipeline generated through early sourcing involvement Supply risk mitigation actions implemented Alternate source qualification success rate Supplier innovation contributions Sustainability and Scope 3 engagement metrics Support of BU growth, competitiveness, and margin objectives Job Requirements

Advanced Sourcing Strategy & NPI Leadership

Lead sourcing for global NPI programs across TE units. Collaborate with Engineering and Product Management on sourcing during design phases. Guide supplier selection, multi-source strategies, and early engagement. Establish strategies to strengthen market position, speed time-to-market, and ensure supply continuity. Enable transformation initiatives that enhance product launch execution and speed

Electronics Commodity & Technology Leadership

Lead sourcing and market intelligence for electronics commodities and emerging tech. Monitor technology trends, supplier capabilities, risks, and market changes. Identify opportunities in alternate sources, tech advances, and value engineering.

Supplier Selection & Development

Lead supplier evaluation, qualification, onboarding, and capability building. Conduct commercial negotiations supporting NPI and growth. Maintain preferred supplier frameworks. Collaborate to advance innovation, cost reduction, capacity, and sustainability.

Risk Management & Supply Chain Resilience

Identify technology, supply, geopolitical, and lifecycle risks. Develop