Procurement Program Manager

Company: Careerbuilder-US
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: January 17, 2023

Job Description:

In our 'always on' world, we believe it's essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.CommScope is recruiting a Procurement Program Manager How You Will Make An Impact: -The Procurement Program Manager will focus on CommScope's Small Cell products. The role will take the strategy at the product level and lead cross functional teams to implement efficient supply chain methods in support of those strategies as it relates to both existing products and new product introduction, with the goal of launching production of new products at optimum costs with the right supply chain. - -

• Drive early supplier involvement with all new designs from the concept stage onwards, ensuring that supplier DFM feedback is considered in the final design.
• Responsible for product BOM costs from Concept to final Production launch, ensuring that BOM cost targets for individual projects are achieved.
• Collaborates with Design Engineering and global factory based purchasing teams to identify and deliver cost reduction opportunities on existing and new products.
• Conducts detailed cost analysis of components, establishing 'Should Cost' models to drive to the lowest cost.
• Generate and analyze RFQ/bid proposals.
• Participate in vendor site visits and audits.
• Contribute to the selection of best resources for strategic relationships
• Assist in corporate negotiations for global vendor base (both in region and multi-national).
• Identifies potential areas of the product for price improvements and feeds back to Cross Functional teams, Site Procurement teams, and Category managers -Required Qualifications For Consideration: -
  • Bachelor's Degree -
  • 8+ years of procurement and/or related experience -
  • Willing and able to travel domestic and internationalYou Will Excite Us If You: -
    • Certification in the procurement area (like CPM or CPIM). -We want to enable our employees to do their best work, using the right technology and in a location that make sense for the business, customers, and everyone involved. Our Flex@Work program encourages our employees to have flexibility in their work environment. This program is available to all employees where demands of the job and personal preferred working styles meet in middle, combining in office and at home, remote working.Perks & Benefits:Be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life, and accidental death insurance, a 401(k) plan, and participation in the Company's Annual Incentive Plan.After You Apply: -Learn how to prepare yourself for the next steps in our hiring process by visitinghttps://careers.commscope.com/how-we-hire. -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 build 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. You can also learn more about CommScope's accommodation process and EEO policy at careers.commscope.com/eeo7218472184

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