.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 an 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**:Develop and implement annual strategies for the purchase of raw materials and services, corresponding to the Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS) division. Handle and ensure productivity, quality, inventory control, timely delivery, savings, and supplier performance based on metrics established by the company. This position is responsible for aligning the strategy and coordinating execution in combination with other departments such as engineering, manufacturing, sales and other teams. Advises efforts towards acquiring driven negotiations for all required materials and services, always passionate about continuous improvement. Demonstrate an authority level in the supply chain, negotiations, supply strategy, development and execution, modernization, project management, and its life cycle. Ensures that all suppliers align with existing corporate standards and policies, environmental compliance and protection of the social environment. Conducts periodic reviews of suppliers to ensure compliance in accordance with CommScope policies and procedures.**Duties and Responsibilities**Responsible for the materials supply chain, supports the introduction of new products, and will also play a meaningful role in manufacturing process transitions, product relocations and cost reductions as well as new project opportunities.Your responsibilities include obtaining raw materials and products according to specifications in compliance with company guidelines.Responsible for developing suppliers according to market needs, with a focus on supporting CCS operations that includes the location and development of local suppliers and solutions.Provide support to the requirements of manufactured parts as a critical part of the solution for the products.**Supplier Development Strategy**With regional operations leaders, direct supervisor, raw material buyers and leaders of the different regions, build strategies by region for the supply of raw materials.Ensure that supply strategies and plans will provide the vital support for the organization (CCS).Ensure that all suppliers and sourcing strategies are in accordance with the "true total cost" strategy, including inventory, transportation, customs, import taxes and time costs
