In our 'always on' world, we believe it's essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.In this role, you will support site operations in Suzhou, China by contributing to cost, delivery, quality, and overall performance objectives. You will collaborate with cross‑functional partners across multiple organizational levels to resolve issues and achieve business targets. You will also work closely with global category and commodity teams to ensure sourcing strategies are aligned with overall supply chain objectives, while proactively identifying supply risks and developing current and future sources in support of long‑term strategy. <h1 style="margin:12.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:16.0pt;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;color:#2f5496;font-weight:normal">How You'll Help Us Connect the World:</h1> <ol style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:15.3333px">Operating purchasing KPI target set up and implement.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:15.3333px">Purchasing cost controlling; quality coordination; suppliers management and performance evaluation.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:15.3333px">Operating purchasing procedure compile/optimize/improvement/monitoring for best performance.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:15.3333px">Project annual cost saving and target on category/commodity/project basis in align with company strategy, develop cost saving plan and action of purchasing team, ensure plan implement to reach target.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:15.3333px">Continuously identify opportunities within commodity/category for raw material optimization, sourcing low cost sources of raw material per new supplier approval procedure of company.</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:15.3333px">Maintain positive working relationship with supply base and lead the regularly scheduled Business Reviews with suppliers. </li> </ol> <h1 style="margin:12.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:16.0pt;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;color:#2f5496;font-weight:normal">Required Qualifications for Consideration:</h1> <ol style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:15.3333px">Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Materials Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:15.3333px">Minimum 5 years of procurement experience in a manufacturing environment</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:15.3333px">Demonstrated experience managing purchasing KPIs, including setup, tracking, and execution</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:15.3333px">Proven ability to manage purchasing costs, supplier performance, and quality coordination</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:15.3333px">Experience developing and implementing annual cost‑saving plans at category, commodity, or project level</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:15.3333px">Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify sourcing and supply risks</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:15.3333px">Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred)</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:15.3333px">Proficient English communication skills, both written and verbal</li> </ol> <h1 style="margin:12.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:16.0pt;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;color:#2f5496;font-weight:normal">You Will Excite Us If You Have:</h1> <ol style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:15.3333px">Experience in telecommunications or related industries</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:15.3333px">Strong negotiation skills across price, payment terms, and lead times</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:15.3333px">Hands‑on experience optimizing or improving purchasing procedures and processes</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:15.3333px">Experience driving raw material optimization and sourcing from competitive supply bases in alignment with supplier approval processes</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;text-indent:15.3333px">Ability and willingness to travel for business as required</li> </ol> <h1 style="margin:12.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:107%;font-size:16.0pt;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;color:#2f5496;font-weight:normal">What Happens After You Apply:</h1> Learn how to prepare yourself for the next steps in our hiring process by visiting <a href="https://jobs.commscope.com/content/How-We-Hire/?locale=en_US">https://jobs.commscope.com/content/How-We-Hire/?locale=en_US</a> 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 [email protected].

Specialist, Strategic Sourcing (Suzhou, Jiangsu, China) @ CommScope Inc., of North Carolina

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