Tactical Operations Buyer EMIA with German

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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. We are building a new team, new processes and project. Let’s be a part of this amazing team and help us build something from the beginning.

Why You Should Join?

Your Main Tasks

• The position reports to the PSC Team Leader and is a member of the PSC teams focusing on PR/PO processing, compliance checks, supplier set‑up/change requests, procurement helpdesk, invoice price issues resolutions, and many more.

Key Attributes Of This Role Include

• Experience in a procurement shared service center supporting multiple countries/business units.
• Experience working for a manufacturing company preferred.
• Good understanding of end‑to‑end S2P processes and associated technology platforms.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, solid problem solving, and detail oriented.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work with deadlines.
• Ability to work in culturally diverse teams with many levels of personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Support migration of Indirect Procurement processes from EMEA countries to Krakow and prepare Indirect Procurement related process documentation (process maps and work instructions).
• Become a Subject Matter Expert for Indirect Procurement related topics.
• Handle and resolve escalated procurement processing issues.
• Answer and resolve suppliers, stakeholders and AP queries to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain supplier master data information in relevant systems.
• Ensure proper processing of PRs and POs.
• Perform compliance checks.
• Expedite POs.
• Answer tickets (Procurement Helpdesk).
• Manage invoice pricing issues.
• Create and maintain Info Record & source lists.
• Spot Buy / Requisition Based Sourcing.
• Execute all procurement activities in‑scope.
• Prepare and process eRFQs.
• Smaller contract (value/complexity) negotiation & execution.
• Execution of projects assigned by Commodity Management.
• Desk research and price comparison.
• Supplier training on tools.
• End‑user trainings.
• Savings reporting.
• Maintain communication with suppliers, stakeholders and other Indirect Procurement members.
• Execute periodically PR/PO audit queries or upon request KPI measurements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable TE policies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the function, ensuring that improvements are incorporated in the work routine.
• Support robust compliance environment with applicable policies, procedures and processes.
• Build relationship with key stakeholders including suppliers.
• Support local BU owners, Function representatives or other Procurement team members to solve issues in a timely manner.
• Attend team meetings and trainings as required.

What Your Background Should Look Like

• Good experience in Indirect Procurement (5+ years).
• Previous experience in shared service environment.
• Good command of MS Office; very good Excel and other relevant tools.
• SAP PR2, S/4.
• Good communication skills.
• Very good English and German language skills in speech and writing.
• Diversified Industrial Products/Manufacturing industry experience preferred.

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 www.te.com.

What TE Connectivity Offers

• Competitive Salary Package.
• Performance‑Based Bonus Plans.
• Health and Wellness Incentives.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events.
• Employee Resource Groups.

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