.In our 'always on' world, we believe it's crucial to have a genuine connection with the work you do.CommScope is pushing the boundaries of communications technology.
For more than 40 years, we've been leaders in innovating 5G, private networks and Gigabit speeds everywhere - we're always anticipating what's next.
Developments such as the Internet of Things, magnificent connectivity, Cloud and 5G introduce new requirements and demand creative thinking.
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 tomorrowHiring now a **Strategic Sourcing Specialist** based in **Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua.
****How You'll Help us Connect The World**:Under general supervision, responsible for carrying our broad assignments involving the sourcing of meaningful 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.
**Duties and Responsibilities**:- Sources sophisticated direct materials (e.G.
die castings, inj.
moldings, metal fabrications, PCBAs, electronic components) with suppliers that are capable of meeting the service, quality, NPI and cost requirements.- Identifies categories for strategic sourcing agreements and conducts cost/price analysis for all products under their jurisdiction with emphasis on high dollar and sole source situations.
Establish negotiation strategies.- Work to find opportunities for cost reductions in support of annual cost reduction objectives.- Ensures that all sourcing is based on negotiated competitive bids as submitted by qualified suppliers and in alignment with Should Cost targets (where available).- Maintains positive working relationship with supplier base and leads the regularly scheduled Business Reviews with suppliers.
Continue to analyze and assess the adequacy of our supplier base for each category and to develop additional sources of supply where deemed advantageous.- Some travel will be required with this role.
**You Will Excite Us If You Have**:- 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