Job Title: Sourcing & Procurement Analyst (On-Site Rochester, NY)
Posting Start Date: 10/14/26
Job Posting Title: Sourcing & Procurement Analyst (On-Site Rochester, NY)
Job ID: 158270
Business Unit: DIGITAL DATA NETWORKS (50461863)
Building: DND Webster R and D (WN1)
Band/Level: 5-1-C
Hiring Manager: MIN YANG
Recruiter: Pete Roosendaal
Relocation: Yes - Domestic
Travel: Less than 10%
Employee Referral Amount: $1,000.00
Education Experience: Bachelors Degree (High School +4 years)
Employment Experience: 5-7 years
Job Description:
Job Overview
***This is an On-Site role in Rochester, NY***
Sourcing Executive/Engineer
TE Connectivity
Overview
Responsible for sourcing raw materials and components for production at our plant for Optics products by establishing a reliable, flexible, innovative, high-quality, and productive supply base to create a competitive advantage for us in the market.
Responsibilities
• Develop commodity strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Identify and develop new suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Optimize the supplier base to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Conduct RFQs for NPI (New Product Introduction) projects.
• Negotiate master purchasing contracts, Quality Assurance agreements, non-disclosure agreements, consignment contracts, etc., with suppliers.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through comprehensive cost analysis, market data evaluation, and negotiation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts to achieve project KPIs, including savings, lead time reduction, minimum order quantity optimization, dual sourcing, and localization.
• Lead quarterly supplier scorecard reviews to improve supplier performance in quality, delivery, and cost.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and underperforming suppliers; implement corrective actions to mitigate risks and ensure continuous improvement.
• Perform tactical work in SAP.
• Collaborate with plant teams daily.
Scope
• Individual contributor role.
Job Requirements
- Establishing mid-term and long-term strategic commodity plans, developing supplier footprint, and setting up the integrated supply chain to improve sourcing competitiveness.
- Collaborating with multiple stakeholders to maximize global leverage, identify savings opportunities, and develop cost-competitive suppliers.
- Managing supplier relationships, ensuring the achievement of supplier commitments, and executing strategies based on market and technology trends.
- Researching the current innovations, trends, and developments in the industry and recommending the best practices and suggestions.
What your background should look like
Qualifications and experience required
• Bachelor's degree or above in engineering or relevant experience in a related field.
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• 8+ years of experience in sourcing, preferably in the Optics industry
• Proficiency in office software; knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Experience working in a global role in multinational companies.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule.
Behavioral expectations
• Move at the customer's pace: Provide extraordinary customer experiences
• Win in your markets: Use market intelligence to create operational advantage
• Mind what matters: Eliminate inefficiencies through TE Operating Advantage (TEOA)
• Think big, move fast: Properly balancing and combining scale and speed with innovation is our competitive advantage and will allow us to win in all our markets.
• Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation
• Proven ability to lead projects, coordinate, problem-solve, and make decisive decisions to achieve results
• Proactive and detail-oriented
• Strong analytical and cross-functional skills
• Ability to understand global markets, collaborate effectively with global teams, and experience in working with suppliers in the Asia-Pacific region and globally
Competencies
COMPENSATION
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $113,800 - $170,700 (subject to change depending on physical location)
• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges based on the selected candidate's experience/qualifications, as well as internal and external equity.
• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits
BENEFITS
• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.
Job Locations:
780 Salt Road
Webster, New York 14580-9709
United States
Posting City: Webster
Job Country: United States
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Requisition ID: 158270
Workplace Type: Onsite
External Careers Page: Procurement
