Strategic sourcing, Specialist 1 @ Commscope

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Everyone communicates. It's the essence of the human experience. How we communicate is evolving. Technology is reshaping the way we live, learn and thrive. The epicenter of this transformation is the network-our passion.
Our experts 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 state-of-the-art data centers-we provide the essential expertise and vital infrastructure your business needs to succeed. The world's most advanced networks rely on CommScope connectivityDesignation: Strategic Sourcing, Specialist

Location: GoaGeneral summary

This position will maintain business relationships with key manufacturers of Hardware & Mechanical Kits (Sheet Metal) and machining parts. This person is responsible for Cost, Quality (in coordination with in-region support) and Service from respective suppliers.Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and on-going direction to multiple end item and piece part contract manufacturers:
• Monthly forecast communication
• Capacity planning and implementation
• Resolve systemic problems (missing ASN, missing POA, delivery)
• Develop and drive performance measures and improvement plans
• Management of CommScope resources at contract manufactures
• Identify and relieve constraints in product supply chains
• Drive supplier intervals to meet CommScope initiatives
• Coordinate with India Quality and Engineering resources with accountability for supplier quality and service
• As part of a cross functional team, Participate in India supplier selection process.Participate in resolving products should be subcontracted.
• Evaluate new contract manufacturers with quality, procurement and engineering, with increased emphasis on lowest total cost to CommScope and driven advantage for the company
• Work with materials management for proactive supply chain issues
• Identification and implementation of cost reductions.
• Responsible for the establishment of material and process schedules to support new product introduction and prototype builds driven from project management schedules. Be responsible for leading team to accomplish making new product phase in mass production in time.

Provide any additional comments relative to the accountability / impact of this position.Skills required

• Bachelors engineering (Mechanical) with minimum of 7 years of manufacturing or product management experience.
• This position requires considerable liaison with peers within the region and other collaborators including handling out of business hours meetings and relationships as well as cross cultural and cross functional relationships.
• Good knowledge in supply chain management.
• Exposure/Expertise in SAP & Exposure to all types of machining and fabrication. Good in communication , costing, negotiation.
• Work experience in OE or Tier 1 OEM in auto Industry.

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 forward-thinking, hard-working, 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 [Confidential Information]. You can also learn more about CommScope's accommodation process and EEO policy at careers.commscope.com/eeo
Commscope is an Equal Opportunity Employer.6962169***

Employement Category:

Employement Type: Full time
Industry: IT
Functional Area: IT
Role Category: Software Engineer
Role/Responsibilies: Strategic sourcing, Specialist 1

Contact Details:

Company: Commscope
Location(s): India ,  Goa/Barangay Salog

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