Job Description
In our 'always on' world, we believe it's essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do. CommScope is hiring a Logistics Sourcing and Relationship Manager to oversee the procurement process, including analysis, development, execution, and management of third-party logistics (3PL) contracts. As a vital member of the CommScope Logistics Strategy team, you'll collaborate closely with Distribution Operations, Transportation, Finance, Legal, and other global functional partners, ensuring that the criteria for selecting potential 3PL partners align with operational, service, and legal requirements and company goals. This is a hybrid position in our Richardson, TX, office. How You'll Help Us Connect the World:
- Sourcing -Source 3PL and warehouse partners globally and oversee service provider performance, including financial relationship management, to ensure compliance with contracted services for outsourced work and manage, measure, and report monthly on 3PL performance using metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Ensure compliance with agreed-upon expectations related to timelines, cost, and quality.
- Negotiating Terms & Rates Leads complex contract negotiations with suppliers to secure quality 3PL services at the best value. Negotiates favorable terms and conditions, drafts agreements in alignment with CommScope’s Legal team, and monitors contract execution. Ensures contracts are processed in accordance with CommScope’s Standard Operating Agreements (SOA), manages the ContractPod approval process, and monitors ongoing contract compliance.
- Risk Mitigation - Identifying and mitigating contract risks associated with 3PL partnerships and oversees the entire contract lifecycle, from initiation to close-out by ensure compliance with legal and company standards throughout the contract duration.
- Record Maintenance and Procedures- Oversee the maintenance of all contractual records and develop company-wide procedures and policies to ensure successful contract execution for the 3PL suppliers.
Required Qualifications for Consideration:
- A bachelor’s degree in business, Logistics, Procurement, Operations Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a similar field.
- Five or more years of experience in a procurement or logistics role
- Must be proficient in all MS Office programs.
- Previous experience negotiating terms and contracts with 3PL partners
- Experience building models to compare bids and identify cost-effective solutions.
- Experience working for a third-party logistics (3PL) company or managing a P3L relationship
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally
You Will Excite Us If You Have:
- Attention to detail: Navigate contract complexity to prevent mistakes or gaps that could cause issues later.
- Effective communication, interpersonal skills and 3PL relationship management: Articulate complex issues clearly, foster positive relations, and facilitate cooperation.
- Collaborative mindset: Proactively engage with stakeholders, provide feedback to suppliers on their performance, and support contract amendments.
- Organization, adaptability, and creativity: Balance workload, adapt to change and explore creative solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
What Happens After You Apply: Learn how to prepare yourself for the next steps in our hiring process by visiting 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 talentacquisition@commscope.com. #LI-CS1#LI-Hybrid
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work,