Strategic Sourcing Specialist, NPI

Title: Strategic Sourcing Specialist, NPI Location: Shakopee, Minnesota, United States In our ‘always on’ world, we believe it’s essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do. We are adding a Strategic Sourcing Specialist in Shakopee, MN, to work on new products. If you have a strong background in sourcing multiple types of categories, this role may be for you. Join a team passionate about launching new products and connecting with outside suppliers. Responsibilities Collaborate with the NPI cross‑functional project team to coordinate and deliver New Product Development, bringing new products to market across the company. Source complex materials (e.g., injection molding/tooling, metal fabrications, fiber connectivity products, cabling, copper apparatus/connectivity products, and similar technologies) from suppliers who meet service, quality, and cost requirements and work with manufacturing site buyers or category management leads to source new products. Coordinate with Design Engineering to identify and negotiate cost reduction opportunities on existing and new products, ensuring early DFM engagement with suppliers. Initiate the RFQ process with suppliers to share confidential drawing packages and forecasts. Lead a cross‑functional team, including quality, technical, and finance, to conduct due diligence on new suppliers and add them to the approved vendor list. Conduct cost/price analysis for all products within a multiple bidding approach, emphasizing cost value and creating multi‑sourcing supply to mitigate risk. Establish negotiation strategies. Assist with supply chain setup to support suppliers in sourcing the right raw materials and work with contract manufacturers to source finished goods. Maintain positive working relationships with supplier partners and ensure that Supplier KPI’s governing quality, delivery and NPI performance are considered before sourcing material from a particular vendor. Lead multiple new projects concurrently to ensure supplier selection is completed within the timeframe required to meet market entry deadlines. Ensure that all sourcing is based on negotiated competitive bids submitted by qualified suppliers and aligned with Should Cost targets (where available). Establish all relevant work activities to set up selected suppliers for raw materials or finished goods. Work closely with Site or Category managers to hand over from NPI to general availability. Required Qualifications Three or more years of demonstrated ability in procurement. Experience in sourcing complex major procurement categories/commodities on the mechanical side, such as plastic components, fiber optics, and packaging. Experience with ERP systems. Ability to work in our Shakopee, MN office five days a week. Preferred Qualifications CIPS, C.P.M., or CPIM certifications. Experience with SAP. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. You can also learn more about CommScope’s accommodation process and EEO policy at #J-18808-Ljbffr