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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
Coordination of all procurement related topics within new product development projects (B-, C-, D-samples) and implementation of all required activities to reach the procurement targets in timing, productivity and quality.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Support customer quotation during project acquisition phase.
Participates in regular project meetings with other departments as a core team member for product lines with a high impact and influences proactively the cost structure in a positive way with alternative/potential production methods and suppliers
Analyses the market and collects the requirements for the future
Technical Project management to drive Tooling and Customer projects from Customer Request until Release at Final Location
Accountable for execution of projects according customer timing
Contributes to product design reviews with VA/VE analysis to influence design to manufacturing decisions and to propose alternative production methods
Drives complex ad hoc queries and work autonomously on assigned projects
Coordinates communication of changes between core team, commodities, supply chain, suppliers, engineering, quality and competence centers
Coordinate risk assessments, organize and lead supplier component reviews
Responsible to negotiate quotations with a significant impact to meet project target
Discusses offers with engineering and suppliers
Responsible to present post RFQ`s in the sourcing meeting and have a jointly evaluation and selection of suppliers in the competitive Bid-process for serial production with procurement- and supplier quality to grow with preferred partners and to actively consolidate the current supply base worldwide
Responsible for a proper hand over of projects and tasks to commodity buyers
Responsible to coordinate product line related saving projects within procurement
Coaches and guides other Teammembers
Identifies and drives process improvements and updates or creates the required documentation
Initiate quotation requests to internal and external suppliers for project specific investment, tools and assembly equipment as well as purchased parts
What your background should look like:
Bachelor degree in Engineering or equivalent
Toolmaker (Stamping/ Molding or Assembly tools) with master degree
Several years experience in procurement and/or several years experience in a technical field, e.g. process engineering, product engineering, tool manufacturing.
3+ years experience in automotive industry
This position requires a highly motivated individual with excellent analysis and problem solving skills, good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to multi-task
Proven track record in Negotiation skills
Can demonstrate experience in project management
Broad technical understanding of production processes
Ability to work in a matrix environment with multi-cultural team
Ability to demonstrate strong customer focus and continuous improvement attitude
Advanced knowledge in the use of SAP and Microsoft Office, i.e. Excel, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, MS Project
Fluent Italian & English at negotiation level, other languages are a plus
Driver license class B
Willingness to travel
Competencies
Values: Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation
ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity is a global technology leader enabling a secure, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions have been proven in the most demanding environments, enabling advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy technology, data communications, and for the home. With more than 85,000 employees, including more than 7,500 engineers, we work with customers in nearly 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat and Twitter.
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
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.
The application of individuals with disabilities, as defined by Italian Law 68/99, is encouraged; supports will be provided as needed.
Location:
COLLEGNO TORINO, TO, IT, 78636
City: COLLEGNO TORINO
State: TO
Country/Region: IT
Travel: 10% to 25%
Requisition ID: 114752
Alternative Locations:
Function: Procurement
TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.