Title:  Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

In our ‘always on’ world, we believe it’s essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.

General Summary

Strategic Sourcing Specialist have overall responsibility for supporting the procurement manager with the execution of the contract manufacturing supply chain strategy in APAC  that are aligned with the needs of the BU and Operations teams, driving a consistent approach to Procurement that shares best practice.  Ensures that the supply base is being proactively managed in terms of performance as well as identifying risk in the supply chain and implementing mitigation actions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Contributes to the support of the development Strategies that ensure alignment to BU and Global Ops strategy from contract manufacturing point of view
• Closely working with the cross function team from PLM, Global Planning, Engineering, Global planning, Global logistic for the new projects follow up and demand planning fulfillment  
• Ensures processes are in place for the management of supplier performance
• Assist in negotiations for with global suppliers (both in region and multi-national).
• Delivering on Cost Reduction Plans and feeding the future savings funnel, rolling 12 months
• Ensuring supplier contracts are focused on mitigating risk and reducing inventory/lead-time while managing stock liabilities with suppliers
• Improve cash flow by extending supplier payment terms and increasing raw material inventory turns.
• Conducts detailed cost analysis of components, process fee, cross the CMs and also with inhouse cost breakdown
• Continuous improvement of processes and systems.
• Ensures the all CommScope policies and procedures as they relate to this role are adhered to all times.

You will Excite Us if You Have:

Include demonstrated competencies and physical, mental, & interpersonal skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related curriculum required. 
• Minimum 5 years of procurement or relevant experience is required, Multinational companies working experience and the optical telecommunications are plus
• Good experience for ERP/SAP
• Very Good English level for both speak and write communication
• Good communications as a team player
• Position requires significant travel (domestic and international). 
• Must demonstrate capability to lead a cross functional team and project management skills.

#LI-VF1

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