3,984 Strategic Sourcing Analyst jobs in India

*Job Overview *

Supports the development and execution of commodity strategy for the procurement team and drives the leading indicators like savings pipeline.

*Job Requirements *

RFQ & Costing Prepare and release RFQs for plastics, stamping, any other direct Raw materials, components and tooling suppliers based on engineering drawings/specification. Lead end-to-end RFQ processes for commercial tooling (Build/Run & Build/Transfer) and raw materials such as metals, resins, cables, and electronics. Collect, consolidate, and analyze supplier quotations; benchmark costs using should-cost models and market data. Align bidder lists with strategic sourcing and commodity teams to ensure compliance with sourcing strategies and supplier capabilities. Recommend sourcing decisions based on technical and commercial evaluation. Support supplier negotiations and contract finalization in collaboration with legal and commercial teams. Maintain accurate documentation of RFQ responses, cost breakdowns, and supplier communications.

1. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to align procurement strategies with product requirements. Identify, assess, and qualify suppliers for plastic molding, stamping, and Toolings. Conduct supplier capability assessments and support audits (PPAP, APQP). Collaborate with MDE/Tooling teams on part/tool design for manufacturability and cost optimization. Track tooling development timelines, ensuring on-time delivery and validation. Participate in design-to-cost and value engineering workshops.

2. Cost Management Conduct detailed cost analysis to support sourcing decisions for new product introductions. Develop and validate should-cost models for components and assemblies using market data and manufacturing process insights. Benchmark supplier quotations against internal cost models and industry standards. Analyze BOMs to identify key cost drivers and areas for cost optimization. Collaborate with engineering and design teams to propose alternative materials or processes that reduce cost without compromising quality. Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities in collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams. Facilitate idea exchange sessions with internal stakeholders and suppliers to generate innovative cost-reduction proposals. Provide regular updates to project teams on cost status versus targets.Work proactively with stakeholders to address cost gaps and ensure alignment with financial expectations.Support decision-making with clear, data-driven cost insights and recommendations.

3. Project Execution Serve as the India-based sourcing engineer for industrial products targeted at the Indian market, ensuring compliance with local regulations, government initiatives, and customer-specific requirements. Support localization efforts in alignment with strategies like 70% Country of Origin (COO) rule and the Grow in India (GII) strategy, driving cost-effective and compliant sourcing solutions. Partner with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Indirect Procurement) to ensure supplier alignment and timely project execution. Maintain tracking tools across prototype, pre-production, and mass production phases, and work closely with suppliers to ensure timely updates, adherence to schedules, and alignment with overall project timelines.

4. Compliance & Governance Ensure all procurement activities adhere to TE policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations. Maintain documentation for audit trails, supplier approvals, and cost justifications.

Role Overview:

As an NPI Strategic Sourcing Analyst based in Bangalore, you will be a key contributor to the successful launch of New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. This role requires a strong understanding of procurement and sourcing processes, with the ability to support both local and global projects. You will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant sourcing of components and materials essential for new product development.

Key Responsibilities/Objectives :

1. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Identify and evaluate suppliers for new product components and materials. Lead RFQ processes for components, commercial tooling (Build/Run & Build/Transfer), die-casting, machining, plating, electronics, and raw materials (metals, resins, etc.), cables and electronics etc. Align bidder lists with strategic sourcing and commodity teams. Recommend sourcing decisions based on technical and commercial evaluation.

2. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to align procurement strategies with product requirements. Collaborate with MDE/Tooling teams on part/tool design for manufacturability and cost optimization. Track tooling development timelines, ensuring on-time delivery and validation. Participate in design-to-cost and value engineering workshops.

3. Cost Management Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking to support sourcing decisions. Develop and validate should-cost models for new components and assemblies. Analyze Bill of Materials (BOM) to identify cost drivers and opportunities for optimization. Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities to meet project targets. Provide regular updates to cross-functional teams on cost status vs. targets and work further to meet expectations.

4. Project Execution Manage procurement activities across NPI projects, track progress, and mitigate risks to ensure timely delivery. Maintain tracking tools across prototype, pre-production, and mass production phases, and work closely with suppliers to ensure timely updates, adherence to schedules, and alignment with overall project timelines.

5. Compliance & Governance Ensure all procurement activities adhere to TE policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal policies and external regulations. Maintain documentation for audit trails, supplier approvals, and cost justifications.

6. Site SupportCollaborate with site teams (e.g., PM, ME) to support NPI launches and transition programs at various plants

7. Master Data Accuracy Maintain Info Records and Source Lists in alignment with MRP parameters including MOQ, pricing, and lead times. Support finance and program teams with cost roll-ups and variance analysis.

Qualifications & Experience:

1. Education: Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or a related field is preferred. MBA in Supply Chain Management or Procurement is a strong advantage.

2. Experience: 8-10 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, preferably within a manufacturing or technology-driven environment. Proven expertise in supplier development, strategic sourcing, or manufacturing engineering, with a focus on plastics, stamping, and tooling. Prior experience in NPI sourcing is highly desirable

Skills & Competencies: Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a matrix organization. Strong understanding of injection molding, stamping processes, and tooling development. Customer-focused with a mindset for continuous improvement. Knowledge of PPAP Level 3, APQP, ISO9001/TS16949 standards. Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint). Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills. Fluent in Business English, both written and spoken, to effectively engage with global teams and suppliers. Results-driven, with a focus on cost reduction and supplier quality. Self-driven, proactive, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

*Job Overview *

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.

*KEY RESPONSBILITIES: *

10+ years experience in NPD Sourcing or project management role. Proven Experience in New Product Introduction as a sourcing analyst in a global company is preferred Experience in sourcing mechanical components such as stamping, molding, diecasting, machining, and electronics components such as PCB, PCBA, cable. Technical understanding of these commodities is required.

Education: Bachelor level degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sourcing/ Procurement or related field. Advanced degree a plus. Strong communication skills both written and verbal English. Self-motivated individual with a positive attitude, able to work well with international teams and individuals. Strong analytical skills, comprehensive and logic thinking. Demonstrated negotiation skills. Proficient in MS office suite; advanced Excel, Power point. Lean PD experience is a plus. Previous SAP experience or training a plus.

DESIRED SKILL:

Work with commodity management to leverage supplier capabilities and improve collaboration among TE and supply baseImprove overall service from Procurement to Internal customer e.g. project managers and project core team members.

Provide strong support for TE manufacturing plant(s) for NPI.Holds Voice of Customer Sessions with internal customers and utilizes feedback to improve team performance and supply base service.Complete special projects as directed by regional or global management.

Job Overview 

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.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES: 

10+ years experience in NPD Sourcing or project management role.- Proven Experience in New Product

Introduction as a sourcing analyst in a global company is preferred
- Experience in sourcing mechanical components such as stamping, molding, diecasting, machining, and electronics components such as PCB, PCBA, cable. Technical understanding of these commodities is required.
- EducationBachelor level degree in Business, Supply Chain, Sourcing/ Procurement or related field. Advanced degree a plus.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal English.
- Self-motivated individual with a positive attitude, able to work well with international teams and individuals.
- Strong analytical skills, comprehensive and logic thinking.
- Demonstrated negotiation skills.
- Proficient in MS office suite; advanced Excel, Power point.
- Lean PD experience is a plus.
- Previous SAP experience or training a plus.

DESIRED SKILL: 

Work with commodity management to leverage supplier capabilities and improve collaboration among TE and supply base

Improve overall service from Procurement to Internal customer e.g. project managers and project core team members.

Provide strong support for TE manufacturing plant(s) for NPI.

Holds Voice of Customer Sessions with internal customers and utilizes feedback to improve team performance and supply base service.

Complete special projects as directed by regional or global management.

Competencies 

ValuesIntegrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

To ensure the timely and cost-effective availability of products by managing procurement activities that meet customer demand. This role focuses on sourcing, purchasing, and delivering materials and products in the right quantity, quality, and location, while optimizing supply chain efficiency and minimizing costs. NPI Procurement deals with New Projects inquiries from pre-RFQ stage to Business award and execution until start of serial production.

• Support procurement activities by delivering operational market intelligence and benchmarking insights.
• Oversee intercompany procurement and allocation activities with vendors across Local, Asia Pacific, EMEA regions.
• Schedule and release purchase orders to global affiliates based on domestic requirements.
• Ensure timely order confirmations and coordinate with freight forwarders to facilitate on-time shipment handovers.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for new product components and materials. Negotiate contracts and terms to ensure the best value and quality. Responsible for RFQ includes components, commercial tooling (Both Build/Run & Build/Transfer)
• Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking to support sourcing decisions. Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to achieve cost targets.
• Manage procurement activities for new product introduction projects. Track progress, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions to meet project timelines

• Analyze engineering drawings & bill of materials and carry out cost modelling defining highest cost contributors. Propose suitable changes with alternate manufacturing process, raw materials, adjusted design considerations, available supplier base, vis-à-vis cost advantage with proposed changes. Agree on an optimum approach on changes with cross-functional collaboration to execute Design for Cost strategy.

• Drive make or buy plan.

• Define strategy for all new sourcing needs considering product requirement, techno-commercial targets, optimum manufacturing process(es) and long-term commodity strategy
• Build internal should costing model for all new parts.

• Manage procurement procedures including strategy pre-alignment wherever needed, bidder list finalization, build RFQ with all requirements & specifications.

• Manage technical reviews, supplier/process capability assessments. Discuss and agree on technical feasibility with the suppliers & negotiate with internal teams in case of deviations.

• Techno-Commercial Proposal evaluation in comparison with internal should cost and benchmarking to define negotiation strategy and target cost for all the products.
• Negotiations and draft contract agreement with suppliers.
• Present the business case to Sourcing Committee for all the proposals & get it approved

• SAP - Mandatory
• Advance excel
• Power BI or Tableau or any other Reporting tool.

• Graduate Degree holder from any stream – Preferably Engineering
• Strong analytical abilities, and high proficiency creating and managing advanced models using Microsoft Excel and other relevant software.
• Good knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP-system.
• Excellent communication and partnership skills with CFTs

• 10+ years working experience in Supply Chain functions
• Solid experience driving Cost Reduction and Data Analytics strategies & implementation
• Experience with SAP is highly desirable.
• Exposure to Data Analytical tools and Data Management would be an added advantage
• Knowledge of industry trends and best practices in procurement and supply chain management.

Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $xxx – xxx (subject to change dependent on physical location)

• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

What TE Connectivity Internship Program offers

TE has a robust internship program that provides our interns with an abundance of resources to feel included as part of our Team. Every summer we coordinate various educational and networking events for our interns. The TE University Relations team will be hosting virtual meetups, information sessions, tours, skill building presentations, and topping it off with National Intern Day celebration activities.

A unique employee resource group we have is the Young Professionals Employee Resource Group (ERG). This group is committed to creating a highly engaged and empowered cross-functional network of young professionals by placing high value in Professional Development, Networking Opportunities and Community Involvement to drive the success of our interns.

In addition to the ERG, we also provide our interns with complete access to our internal library of self-lead courses. These courses include academies like leadership to help the interns develop their development in becoming future leaders at our organization. To help with their professional growth, we provide access to Mentors via our NAVIGATE platform. Mentors serve as a guide to navigate the organization and provide additional support in their career endeavors at the company. Our program provides a holistic experience for interns that targets professional development and personal growth.

Our internship program typically runs May thru August and gives students the opportunity to work on projects that contribute to the success of their team and build on their classroom experience. Throughout the 10–12-week program, interns will be provided with:

• Onboarding & Orientation

• Professional Development Workshops

• Networking Opportunities

• Operations Experience

• Executive Exposure

Timeline

TE Connectivity recruits on campus between September and March for New Grad (FT), Rotational, Internship and Co-op positions beginning in May. Once you have applied to a position, your resume and application will be reviewed. If you are selected to move to the next step in the application process, you will be contacted by a recruiter. Once you accept an offer, the onboarding process will begin in January for interns who have committed to offers in the fall semester and upon acceptance for interns who have committed to offers in the spring semester.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

Important Notice Regarding Recruitment Fraud

TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity never requests payment or fees from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at , and all email communications from our recruitment team will come only from actual email addresses ending in If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.

Job Posting Title: STRATEGIC SOURCING ANALYST I

Job ID:

Band/Level: 5-4-S

Education Experience: Bachelors Degree (High School +4 years)

Employment Experience: 3-5 years

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
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.

*Roles & Responsibilities
Responsibilities *

• Design, implement, and maintain workflows in Jaggaer ERP, driving automation and enhancing process efficiency across sourcing and procurement functions.
• Administer, setup and execute end to end sourcing activities execution in Jaggaer ERP.
• Integration of approval procedure in Jaggaer for contracts repository, RFQ Awarding, Ordering, Supplier Relationship Management and benefit TE in terms of process digitalization.
• Identify TE Process standard process gaps and implement process improvements, contributing to increased operational efficiency and reduced process cycle times.
• Basic knowledge of SQL & Tableau to generate actionable data extracts and support data-driven decisions within Jaggaer's analytics module.
• Responsible for documentation of process steps with standard TE documentation level & End-User training.
• Track proven practical 2-4 years' experience in market leading RPA Tools like (e.g. UiPath (Preferred), Emma, Automation, Blue Prism, Pega) & VBA, Python.
• Should have strong fundamentals on UiPath Studio, Orchestrator, Assistance with most recent versions & above.
• Should have enterprise level automation projects experience in SAP-S4, API Integrations, Interfaces & Databases etc.
• Should have UiPath Certified Professional Advanced RPA Developer (UiARD) Certification not less than 1-2 years old.
• Good to have exposure on UiPath AI Agentic Automation, must worked on his own capacity if not real-time projects.

*Desired Candidate *

• At least 2-4 years of experience in sourcing,
• Implementation of ERP (Workflow set up, Table Designer for data storage) – Preferably Jaggaer
• Experience in the Automotive Industry is a plus
• This position requires a highly motivated individual with excellent problem-solving skills, good interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to multi-task.
• Proven track record in managing multiple projects within cross functional teams.
• Ability to work in matrix environment with multi-cultural team.
• Ability to demonstrate strong customer focus and continues improvement attitude.
• English fluent in speaking and writing.

*Competencies *
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork

About Te Connectivity
TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 9,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 130 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at , ,

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 Group

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD
TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity. Please be advised that TE Connectivity
never requests payment or fees
from job applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings are posted exclusively on our official careers website at , and all email communications from our recruitment team will come
only from actual email addresses ending in
. If you receive any suspicious communications, we strongly advise you not to engage or provide any personal information, and to report the incident to your local authorities.

Across 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. In principle, the benefits offered can vary from site to site.