SUPV III PURCHASING 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 Purchasing Teams are responsible for obtaining materials, components, equipment and services, gather quotations, examine bids, and award contracts. They perform cost analysis and volume planning for commodities, evaluate vendor reliability and develop new supply sources where required. They coordinate purchasing activities with the manufacturing and engineering departments to maintain inventory at planned levels and monitor cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to assure best quality at best value. They also look for and recommend cost saving proposals including make vs. buy analysis, alternative sourcing, and vendor evaluation criteria as well as develop specifications for new contract orders. **What your background should look like:** The Purchasing Supervisor leads the Tactical Buyers team and defines local purchasing objectives to ensure alignment with broader business goals. This role is key to addressing escalations in a timely manner and maintaining accurate MRP system data to support production planning requirements. Tasks Summary & Responsibilities: • Oversee the execution of Component Segmentation Policy and determine appropriate safety stock levels. • Monitor inventory & inventory excess potential. Identify opportunities & drive actions with the buyers & suppliers. • Ensure Info Record and Source List data are accurate and aligned with MRP settings, including MOQ, pricing, and lead times. • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on improving KPI performance. • Set and execute action plans for each key performance metric to meet Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly targets defined by the Business Unit. • Apply comprehensive knowledge within area of responsibility to determine the best approach for schedules and problem solving. • Follow standard work instructions. Enforce & audit standard work utilization for buyers. • Demonstrate strong mentoring capabilities. • Supervise a team of skilled professionals or other supervisors. • Communicate regularly with team members and functional counterparts to share or present information. • Participate in personnel-related decisions such as hiring, performance evaluation, and disciplinary actions. ________________________________________ Professional Experience (ideal years and areas): • Minimum 5 years of experience in Procurement/Materials Planning/Supply Chain or related. • Experience in team leadership. • Proactive. • Strong communicative skills. ________________________________________ Special Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills: • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Solid project management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities. • Experience working in matrix and multicultural environments. • Strong focus on customer needs and continuous improvement mindset. • Ability to establish effective working relationships across all levels of the organization. • Advanced proficiency in SAP. • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint). • Fluent in English (written and spoken) +85%. **Competencies** Motivating Others Building Effective Teams Managing and Measuring Work Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers) Location: HERMOSILLO SONORA, SON, MX, 83118 City: HERMOSILLO SONORA State: SON Country/Region: MX Travel: Less than 10% Requisition ID: 137284 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.