Strategic Sourcing Leader: Polymers & Mechanical Parts

Commscope; Vicenza; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Commscope is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead strategic sourcing for polymers, plastics, and mechanical components in a high-stakes manufacturing environment. You will drive cost reductions, optimize supplier contracts, and ensure reliable supply through close collaboration with engineering, production, and legal.

The role emphasizes market analysis, data-driven decisions, and cross-functional leadership to align procurement with manufacturing schedules and cost goals.

Competenze

• Proven experience as a Procurement Specialist in manufacturing (fiber optics or related beneficial).
• Experience sourcing polymers, molded plastics, mechanical components, sheet metal and machined parts, raw fiber, and protective jacketing materials.
• Experience managing contract manufacturing relationships.
• Track record of achieving measurable cost reductions.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.

Mansioni

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to reduce costs and optimize TCO across polymers and mechanical components.
• Conduct market research, identify new suppliers, assess risks, and monitor cost trends.
• Lead renegotiations and optimize vendor contracts for favorable pricing.
• Implement e-sourcing tools and data analysis to optimize procurement processes.
• Identify, evaluate, onboard, and manage suppliers for polymers, plastics, sheet metal and machined parts, raw fiber, and protective materials.
• Manage full contract lifecycle in collaboration with legal, ensuring compliance.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs on quality, delivery, and cost; address gaps.
• Collaborate with engineering, finance, and production to align procurement with schedules.

Conoscenze

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Relationship-building

Strumenti

SAP/ERP

Excel

Power BI

Descrizione del lavoro

Commscope is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead strategic sourcing for polymers, plastics, and mechanical components in a high-stakes manufacturing environment. You will drive cost reductions, optimize supplier contracts, and ensure reliable supply through close collaboration with engineering, production, and legal.

The role emphasizes market analysis, data-driven decisions, and cross-functional leadership to align procurement with manufacturing schedules and cost goals.