In our ‘always on’ world, we believe it’s essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.
CommScope is recruiting a Sourcing Specialist, NPI to join our CCS business unit based onsite at our manufacturing facility in Rhyl, North Wales.
The Sourcing Specialist will take the Business Unit (BU) strategy at the product level and lead cross functional teams to implement efficient supply chain methods related to both existing products and mainly new product introduction (NPI), with the goal of launching production of new products at optimum costs with the right supply chain. This role will work closely with the new product cross functional teams and with the Strategic sourcing team to contribute to the overall supply chain strategy.
How You Will Make An Impact:
1. Follow and implement the development and execution of BU procurement strategy.
2. Drive early supplier and category team involvement with all new designs from the concept stage onwards.
3. Responsible for product Bill of Material (BOM) costs from concept to final production launch.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cost reduction opportunities on existing and new products.
5. Support procurement extended teams (global category teams, site procurement, Element Management System (EMS) procurement) to negotiate and deliver the best product costs.
6. Lead product RFP process and align cross-functional teams on supplier selection.
7. Support product level contracting and drive for optimal terms and conditions.
Required Qualifications For Consideration:
8. 3+ years of working in a similar sourcing/procurement role.
9. Experience working in a large manufacturing environment.
10. Experience in sourcing complex major procurement categories/commodities.
You Will Excite Us If You Have:
11. Bachelor's Degree.
12. Hold industry accreditations or certifications in procurement.
Why CommScope:
Our dynamic work environment attracts forward-thinking, hardworking, and caring people who strive to build what’s next. We provide our employees with opportunities where they can innovate and build while growing and developing their careers.
We thrive with change and know the value diversity plays in bringing forth new insights and generating better solutions.CommScope is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more visit careers.commscope.com/eeo.