Project Manager: Strategic Sourcing - Cost Optimization
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 Description:

Job Overview
TE Connectivity is seeking a highly analytical and execution-focused Cost Driver & Project Manager to lead and deliver cost reduction initiatives across our the region you’re hired in. This role will identify, prioritize, and execute cross-functional cost optimization opportunities while driving measurable bottom-line impact.

You will partner with Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality and Supply Chain teams to systematically reduce product and operational costs without compromising quality, delivery, or innovation.

Key Responsibilities
Cost Reduction Strategy & Execution

Identify, evaluate, and prioritize cost-down opportunities across products, materials, logistics, and processes

Lead structured cost reduction projects from ideation through implementation and tracking

Drive Value Engineering (VE) and Design-to-Cost (DtC) initiatives

Develop and execute cost roadmaps aligned with business targets

Supply Resiliency projects that reduce escalations and improve operational efficiency

Other Key Job Requirements
Project & Program Management

Manage multiple cost optimization projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and savings targets are achieved

Comply with project governance, milestones, and reporting cadence

Use data-driven methods to track cost savings and ROI

Establish structured tracking mechanisms for all cost optimization initiatives

Deliver regular updates (weekly/monthly) to management with clear insights and status

Cross-Functional Leadership

Collaborate closely with:

Procurement (supplier negotiations, resourcing)

Engineering (design changes, material alternatives)

Manufacturing (process improvements, automation)





Finance (validation of savings, forecasting impacts)

Supplier Quality Engineering (quality and standards requirements)

Supply Chain (alignment, supplier communications, ERP updates)

Customer (alignment, change management)

Facilitate workshops or alignment meetings to drive consensus and progress

Act as the central coordinator to ensure smooth communication and execution

Influence stakeholders without direct authority to drive alignment and execution

Cost Modeling & Analysis

Build and maintain detailed cost models (BOM, conversion cost, logistics)

Perform should-cost analysis and benchmarking

Analyze cost drivers and identify key levers for optimization

Supplier & External Engagement

Support supplier cost reduction initiatives and negotiations

Evaluate alternative suppliers, materials, and technologies

Drive cost transparency across the supply base

What your background should look like
Qualifications & Experience
Required

5+ years of experience in:

Cost reduction / cost engineering / sourcing / operations

Project or program management

Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings

Strong analytical and financial acumen

Experience with cross-functional collaboration in a manufacturing environment

Preferred

Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification

ERP (SAP) and cost modeling tools experience

PMP certification or equivalent

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

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY




TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a integral industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. As a trusted innovation partner, 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 enabling artificial intelligence, and more.

Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/te-connectivity/) ,Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/teconnectivity/) ,WeChat, (http://www.te.com.cn/chn-zh/policies-agreements/wechat.html) Instagram andX (formerly Twitter). (https://twitter.com/TEConnectivity)

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

Job Locations:
Posting City: Hermosillo

Job Country: Mexico

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Workplace Type: Remote

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.

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