Strategic Sourcing Specialist NPI

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Strategic Sourcing Specialist, NPI
Juárez, México

Technology is reshaping the way we live, learn and thrive. The epicenter of this transformation is the network—our passion. Our specialists are rethinking the purpose, role and usage of networks to help our customers increase bandwidth, expand capacity, enhance efficiency, speed deployment and simplify migration. From remote cell sites to massive sports arenas, from busy airports to innovative data centers— we provide the crucial expertise and vital infrastructure your business needs to succeed. The world’s most sophisticated networks rely on CommScope connectivity.

How You’ll Help us Connect the World

Under general supervision, responsible for completing broad assignments involving the sourcing of components and raw materials, which require knowledge or experience in procurement and supply chain roles.  Supports introducing new products by sourcing materials at the right price and using the right supply chain from the start of production. Leading the Supplier Selection Process in support of New Product Introduction (NPI) to help develop sources of supply to meet project/product requirements. Written and oral communication are essential for providing a concise summary and overview of the supply chain chosen for the best cost, lead time, quality, and service level metrics.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Collaborates with the NPI cross-functional project team to coordinate and deliver New Product Development, bringing new products to market across the company.
Sources complex materials (e.g. injection moldings, metal fabrications, fiber connectivity products, cabling, tooling) from suppliers who meet service, quality, and cost requirements. Work closely with manufacturing site buyers or category management leads to source new products. 

Coordinates with Design Engineering to identify and negotiate cost reduction opportunities on existing and new products, ensuring early DFM engagement with suppliers.

Initialize the RFQ process with suppliers to share confidential drawing packages and forecasts.

Led a cross-functional team, including quality, technical, and finance, to conduct due diligence on new suppliers and add them to the approved vendor list.

Conducts cost/price analysis for all products within a multiple bidding approach, emphasising cost value and creating multi-sourcing supply to mitigate risk. Establish negotiation strategies.

Assist with supply chain setup to support suppliers in sourcing the right raw materials. Working with contract manufacturers to source finished goods.
Maintains positive working relationships with supplier partners.  Ensures that the Supplier KPI’s governing quality, delivery and NPI performance are considered before sourcing material from a particular vendor. 

Capability to manage multiple new projects concurrently in order to ensure supplier selection is completed within the timeframe required to meet market entry deadlines. Speed is critical for maximizing revenue and customer opportunities. Will be working in a fast-paced environment where internal customer needs must be identified early on to ensure success.

Ensures that all sourcing is based on negotiated competitive bids submitted by qualified suppliers and aligned with Should Cost targets (where available). 

Required Qualifications for Consideration:

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related
•    A minimum of 3 years of procurement experience within a manufacturing environment.
•    Proficient in English Language (written and spoken)
•    Extensive knowledge of product lines in the area of procurement.
•    Has experience in sourcing complex 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. 
•    ERP Experience
•    Basic understanding of engineering drawings

You Will Excite us if you Have

•    SAP preferred
•    Candidate could have or is looking to actively secure a certification in the procurement area (like CIPS, C.P.M. or CPIM).

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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. 

If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next…..come connect to your future at CommScope.

CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans. If you are seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to submit your request at talentacquisition@commscope.com. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at https://jobs.commscope.com/eeo 

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