Manager, Procurement (Tijuana)

Overview

CommScope is a global innovator in broadband technology. Our team collaborates with leading Service and Content Providers to build entertainment and communication solutions that are personalized and mobile. At CommScope, we are constantly redefining connectivity to power a smarter, simpler, more connected world. CommScope customers include service providers (cable, broadband, telco, satellite), commercial verticals, small enterprises, and the people they serve. We win when our customers win and that drives everything we do!

We are seeking to add a Procurement Manager to our team in Tijuana, BC.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development of Site Procurement Strategies that ensure alignment to BU and Integral Ops strategy across the sites.
• Ensures processes are in place for the management of supplier performance as well as ensuring Supplier Business Reviews are held with all key suppliers.
• Assist in negotiations with global suppliers (both in region and multi-national).
• Delivering on Cost Reduction Plans and feeding the future savings funnel, rolling 12.
• Developing local vendor base NPI support, where required by the site.
• Ensuring supplier contracts are focused on mitigating risk and reducing inventory/lead-time while managing stock liabilities with suppliers.
• Leverage material purchases to provide a distinctive difference between CommScope and its competitors.
• Improve cash flow by extending supplier payment terms and increasing raw material inventory turns.
• Generate and analyze RFQ/bid proposals. Includes understanding and performing total cost of ownership analysis, risk analysis, supplier interviews, supplier selection, supplier site audits, supplier qualification, cost negotiations, establishing contracts/non-disclosure agreements and ongoing strategic supplier development.
• Continuous improvement of processes and systems.
• Ensures that all CommScope policies and procedures as they relate to this role have been adhered to at all times.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related curriculum required.
• A minimum of 5 years of procurement or proven experience is required.
• Position requires some travel (domestic and international).
• Must demonstrate capability to lead a cross-functional team and project management skills.
• Bilingual English - Spanish.
• Procurement certification or the current pursuit of certification (like C.P.M. or CPIM) is preferred.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with strategic sourcing and supplier risk management.

Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications as of the date hereof. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role.