岗位描述
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
Job Overview
The Supplier Development Analyst role is responsible for identifying, analyzing, developing project plans, actions and metrics associated with the performance improvement with a select group of suppliers. The position focuses on Supplier readiness through improvement of Flexibility, Cost, Quality, and Delivery thru closing technical gaps for evolve suppliers to best-in-class. It is a position to build relationships with the Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Strategic Sourcing and Operations organizations to become an invested team member to meet our customers’ needs.
Job Requirements
Lead cross-functional teams to develop and improve supplier capabilities, ensuring alignment with TE’s strategic goals in quality, cost, delivery, technology, and sustainability.
Strategic thinking & Cross-Functional Coordination
Drive supplier development initiatives by leading Souring, SQE, MPDE, Engineering, and other stakeholders to assess, qualify, and improve suppliers.
Facilitate alignment between functions (e.g., Quality’s audit standards, Procurement’s commercial requirements, Engineering’s technical specs) to ensure unified supplier expectations.
Supplier Qualification & Onboarding New Suppliers
Own the New supplier pre-assessment process / Lead onboarding programs for new suppliers, coordinating inputs from Quality (audit criteria), Procurement (commercial viability), and Engineering (technical capability).
Implement new supplier performance monitoring, conducting regular evaluations of quality, delivery, and service KPIs during the first 6 months post-onboarding until full compliance with TE requirements is achieved
Approved Supplier
Host cross-functional supplier improvement workshops for critical supplier issues (e.g.,CoPQ reduction, lead time optimization) as a neutral facilitator, ensuring actions are owned by respective functions: Monitor progress and escalate functional accountability gaps (e.g., Quality’s audit follow-up, Procurement’s cost targets).
Supplier Training Program, train Next/ approved suppliers on TE systems/procedures, collaborating with subject matter experts (e.g., Quality for quality index, Procurement for commercial) as requested.
Backup Role: Quality issue handling and Problem-Solving activities, performs systematic/process audit when SQE function is not available in the region.
What your background should look like
Job Requirements
B.S. degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, or related field
At least 5 years of experience within Busbar, power distribution, battery systems, EV powertrain, switchgear, UPS, high-power connectors, or data-center power products Quality Management portion. Procurement is a plus.
Expert Knowledge on ISO 9001, IATF16949,LEAN Tools and other Industry Standards
Certified ISO 9001 auditor/ VDA 6.3 by 2nd party auditor.
Strong project-based management experience
Expert knowledge on material management systems
Demonstrated skills in a matrix environment
Knowledge on specific product and process as required (e.g. Molding, Stamping, Mechanical Assembly, PAB/PCBA, diecasting…)
Expert level with the tools related to supplier APQP process, include but not limited to PPAP, FMEA, CP, MSA, SPC, R&R and 8D methodology.
Ability to work across cultures and geographies effectively.
Thorough knowledge of Problem-Solving tools (5-Why, Ishikawa/Fishbone diagrams, Fault Tree Analysis)
Basic knowledge of GD&T
Strong Presentation skills
Strong Communication and negotiation skills
Strong Coaching skills
Business acumen regarding part cost structure / breakdown
AI Practitioner for daily productivity improvement.
Competencies
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork