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Title:  Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

Req ID:  81708
Location: 

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

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

As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will support the execution of CommScope’s contract manufacturing and sourcing strategy across global regions. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to ensure a reliable, cost-effective, and resilient supply base that supports business growth, operational excellence, and customer commitments.

How You'll Help Us Connect the World:

 

In this role, you will contribute to the ongoing development and execution of sourcing strategies aligned with Business Unit and Global Operations objectives. You will work collaboratively across functions such as Product Lifecycle Management, Engineering, Global Planning, and Logistics to support new product introductions, demand fulfillment, and supplier performance management. You will assist with supplier negotiations, cost analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives, while proactively identifying supply chain risks and implementing mitigation actions. Your work will help optimize cost, inventory, lead time, and cash flow while ensuring compliance with CommScope policies and ethical standards.

Required Qualifications for Consideration:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management

• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP or similar platforms

• Demonstrated ability to perform cost analysis across components or manufacturing processes

• Experience collaborating with cross-functional and global teams

• Professional proficiency in English, written and verbal

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required

You Will Excite Us If You Have:

 

• Experience supporting sourcing or procurement in multinational organizations

• Exposure to optical telecommunications, data center, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing

• Experience contributing to supplier negotiations or contract management

• Familiarity with cost reduction programs or inventory optimization initiatives

• Project management experience coordinating multiple stakeholders

• A continuous improvement in mindset

What Happens After You Apply:

Learn how to prepare yourself for the next steps in our hiring process by visiting https://jobs.commscope.com/content/How-We-Hire/?locale=en_US

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 groundbreaking 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 forward-thinking, hardworking, 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.


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