Manager - Strategic Sourcing

BU DESCRIPTION

The Aerospace, Defense and Marine (Aerospace, Defense and Marine or AD&M) business unit of TE is part of the Industrial Solutions segment (Industrial Solutions) and is a world leader in the design of components and electrical interconnection solutions that are used for applications in extreme and rigorous environments. These interconnection solutions make possible applications of avionics, jet and propulsion engine management, flight controls, grounding systems and on-board entertainment for today's "connected aircraft". This capability is extended to military, marine, aviation, space, land and drone vehicles, as well as oil and gas exploration of open-ocean deposits. TE offers solutions for enhanced connectivity that work and resist in the most extreme environments on Earth, from the deepest oceans to the ends of space.

TE ADM business has significant presence in India and envisages to move up the value chain to deliver solutions to our customers at the system level. This requires ADM team in India to collaborate across full eco system from research institute to start ups, Industries bodies, other electronic companies and suppliers. Also, being in Bangalore offers opportunity for ADM to leverage the strong, vibrant innovation and start up eco system to build new technologies and solutions.

ROLE OBJECTIVE

We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager, with specific experience with Outsourced/Contact Centre Services. You will build positive relationships with internal business partners to run activities that facilitate vendor selection processes, effective negotiations of agreements, and ongoing contract and vendor management support to deliver continuous cost savings, performance, and process improvement to the business!

An Aerospace Sourcing Manager focused on New Product Development (NPD) with SAP experience drives the procurement process for new aerospace components and technologies. This involves integrating sourcing decisions early into the product design cycle to optimize cost, quality, and supply chain readiness.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Early engagement: Collaborate with Research and Development (R&D) and Engineering teams during the new product development (NPD) lifecycle to influence design decisions for optimal sourcing.
• Supplier scouting: Identify and qualify potential suppliers and manufacturers for new or highly specialized aerospace-grade materials, components, and subassemblies.
• Source-to-contract: Execute the full source-to-contract process for direct materials, leveraging SAP Ariba for managing RFx events based on Bill of Materials (BOMs).
• Costing and analytics: Utilize SAP functionalities to conduct should-cost analysis, benchmarking, and real-time product costing for new materials and complex BOMs.
• Process improvement: Standardize and automate procurement processes for NPD, such as RFQ processing and contract generation, using SAP.
• upplier qualification: Ensure new suppliers comply with stringent aerospace quality standards (e.g., AS9100) by managing supplier lifecycle and performance in SAP.
• Supply chain risk: Assess and mitigate risks associated with new suppliers and materials, including potential for long lead times or supply chain disruptions.
• Quality control: Work with Quality Assurance and Engineering teams to establish quality control processes for new products, tracking metrics through SAP systems.

Required skills and qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience in a sourcing or procurement role within the aerospace industry, with specific expertise in managing New Product Development lifecycles.
• SAP expertise: Mandatory experience with SAP modules, including SAP Ariba Strategic Sourcing Suite and SAP S/4HANA for managing direct materials.
• Technical knowledge: Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing, engineering specifications, and component requirements, including materials like titanium, composites, or avionics systems.
• Strategic thinking: Ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies that meet both cost targets and tight NPD timelines.
• Collaboration: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, from design engineers to top management.
• Complete a portfolio of projects that are large and critical initiatives, as well as some transactional support
• Assist with risk analysis to identify issues (financial, operational and/or regulatory) and develop risk mitigation strategy. Communicate risks and alternative mitigation strategies to business owners and partners.
• Run administrative processes and activity reporting as needed to support projects.

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Diploma / BE Engineering or bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 15 to 18 years of professional experience with focus on Machining and plating commodities.

CRITICAL EXPERIENCE

• Ability to work in self-directed environment with minimal supervision.
• You have Outsourced customer service operations, vendor management, and/or contract negotiations.
• Contact Centre pricing model knowledge
• Must handle high pressure and work with quick timelines with high levels of ambiguity.
• Strong intuition for business, analytical and interpersonal skills with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Strong process orientation with project management skills and shown program implementation experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Standout colleague who can work independently while prioritizing his/her own work and resources.
• Capable of working with abstract concepts and optimally presenting conceptual topics to others.
• Ability to work with a sophisticated matrix of partners and businesses
• Ability to handle time to complete work optimally and efficiently.