supv iii purchasing

4 weeks ago

Bengaluru, India TE Connectivity Full time

Supervises a team of buyers and the process for the acquisition of products for one or more product groups.

Job Requirements

Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of buyers and procurement specialists.
  • Allocate workload, monitor performance, and support the career development of team members.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.

Procurement Business Process

  • Define, implement, and optimize procurement processes, tools, and best practices.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cost, quality, delivery, and efficiency, and drive process improvements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, production, finance) to streamline procurement workflows.

Supplier Development

  • Identify and develop strategic suppliers to meet cost, quality, innovation, and sustainability goals.
  • Conduct supplier audits, evaluations, and performance reviews.
  • Support suppliers in enhancing production capabilities, quality systems, and delivery reliability.
  • Build and maintain long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster innovation and competitiveness.

Sourcing Strategy

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for key commodities and categories.
  • Analyze global markets, supply risks, and cost drivers to support strategic decisions.
  • Lead negotiations for strategic contracts and framework agreements.
  • Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and localization initiatives where applicable.
  • Support new product introductions by aligning supplier capabilities with program requirements.
What your background should look like
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
  • 5–8 years of procurement experience, including supplier management and sourcing strategy (automotive or manufacturing industry preferred).
  • Proven experience leading a procurement team or supervising staff.
  • Strong knowledge of procurement processes, ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and supplier management tools.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret market data and supplier metrics.
  • Familiarity with quality and compliance standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, etc.).
  • Fluency in English (additional languages are an advantage).

Preferred Skills

  • Experience in global sourcing and supplier risk management.
  • Knowledge of lean procurement and just-in-time (JIT) practices.
  • Understanding of sustainability initiatives (e.g., carbon footprint reduction, ESG in supply chains).
  • Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.

What We Offer

  • A leadership role within a global procurement function.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and international exposure.
  • A dynamic, innovative work environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement.
Competencies

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

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