In our 'always on' world, we believe it's essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.
**CommScope is looking to add Temp Strategic Sourcing Specialist**
CommScope is a global innovator in broadband technology. Our team collaborates with leading Service and Content Providers to build entertainment and communication solutions that are personalized and mobile. At CommScope, we are constantly redefining connectivity to power a smarter, simpler, more connected world. CommScope customers include service providers (cable, broadband, telco, satellite), commercial verticals, small enterprises, and the people they serve. We win when our customers win and that drives everything we do!
**How can you help us to connect the world**:
Under general supervision, responsible for carrying our broad assignments involving the sourcing of important items, requiring extensive or specialized knowledge or experience. Works with the site Operations team to ensure that sourcing strategies are aligned with site requirements. Develops both current and future sources of supply in support of the overall supply chain strategy. Negotiates contracts where losses occurring through errors in judgment would involve a large dollar amount. May provide work leadership and train lower-level buyers.
**Required Qualifications for Consideration**
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or a Professional Purchasing Qualification
- A minimum of 8 years of procurement or relevant experience.
- Extensive knowledge of product line under area of procurement.
- Must have knowledge of all product lines and associated manufacturing processes under area of responsibility.
- Has experience of at least 5 major procurement categories/commodities.
- Experience in purchasing technical commodities requiring close interface with engineering.
- Successfully demonstrated negotiation skills.
- Well versed in cost/price analysis techniques.
**You Will Excite Us if you Have.**
- ERP Experience (SAP preferred)
**What Happens After You Apply**:
Why CommScope:
CommScope is on a quest to deliver connectivity that empowers how we live, work, and learn. Our employees push the boundaries of communications technology that enables game-changing discoveries like 5G, the Internet of Things, and gigabit speeds for everyone, everywhere. With our unmatched expertise in copper, fiber, and wireless infrastructure, our global clients rely on us to outperform today and be ready for the needs of tomorrow.