.TE Connectivity's Strategic Sourcing Teams develop and implement multi-year strategies for assigned commodities, suppliers and parts/services to achieve established goals in supplier quality, delivery, price and service. They align strategy and execution with cross-functional partners such as engineering, manufacturing, product management and functional owners. They execute the competitive bid, negotiation, contracting processes and/or technical continuous improvement for assigned commodities or services; collaborate across Business Units and cross-regions for optimal TE leverage. Our teams demonstrate a high level of expertise in procurement competencies (business/supply chain acumen, negotiation, sourcing strategy development and execution, global savvy, and project and product lifecycle management) and ensure results are delivered compliant with TE policies and procedures.**What your background should look like**:**What you will be doing**:As a member of NA Automotive Procurement Team this individual will be responsible for buying resins and chemicals for the threemanufacturing plants (Greensboro, Hermosillo, Empalme), improving commodity KPI's, reducing inventory levels and deliveringExtraordinary Customer Experiences (ECE). In addition, this buyer will maintain certain PO's and requisitions, resolve invoicingconcerns, expedite change order requests, info record updates, VA/VE projects and forecasting to suppliers.**As a Strategic Sourcing Analyst III, a typical day may include**:- Interface with plant buyer/planners to meet customer demands- Manage respective supplier relationships- Procure engineering sample for new product launch- Develop supplier agreements (consignment, VMI)- Implement cost savings projects- Drive continuous improvement**What your background should look like**:- BS Materials, Supply Chain, Engineering or related business degree- Exceptional working knowledge of SAP- 3+ years of experience strategic sourcing or equivalent work experience- Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills- Demonstrated record of delivering cost reduction**Nice to have**:- Experience in a manufacturing facility (especially molding)- Manage multiple projects, coordinate and track activities**Work Location**:- Hermosillo, MX.(Hybrid).**Competencies**:- Values: Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation**ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY****WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS**:We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!- Competitive Salary Package- Performance-Based Bonus Plans- Health and Wellness Incentives- Employee Stock Purchase Program- Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events- Employee Resource GroupAcross our global sites and business units, we put together packages of benefits that are either supported by TE itself or provided by external service providers