Mechanical Sourcing Manager
Company: Mavenir plc
Location: Richardson
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Mavenir is building the future of networks and pioneering
advanced technology, focusing on the vision of a single,
software-based automated network that runs on any cloud. As the
industry's only end-to-end, cloud-native network software provider,
Mavenir is transforming the way the world connects, accelerating
software network transformation for 250+ Communications Service
Providers in over 120 countries, which serve more than 50% of the
world's subscribers.
Role Summary
Today we use 3rd party products for RRUs to go with our 4G and 5G
OpenRAN solutions. To expand our product portfolio, Mavenir will
embark to deliver internally developed Radio portfoliotoserve
customer demand. Focus will be on advanced technology and product
development together with key strategic vendors and customers. We
will progress this as a start-up company in Mavenir and leverage
the whole organization. If you would like to work for a startup
with resources, a large existing customer base and world wide
reach, this is it.
As Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager you will join the Supply Chain
Radio Access management team and will be a key individual
contributor responsible for driving strategic sourcing strategy of
the OpenRAN 5G and 4G radio development, and managing the portfolio
echo system partnering environment.
This position will be based at Mavenir's headquarters in
Richardson, Texas.
Key Responsibilities
* Total Cost of Ownership
* Relationship Management
* Maintain technology, vendor & market analysis
* Supplier Strategy Planning
* Maintain Approved Vendor List
* RFx negotiations with select vendors
* Negotiate Frame & Specific Purchasing agreement
* Create platform & maintain Contract dB
* Lead and drive the component price negotiations
* Provide guidance to R&D with supplier and technology
selections
* Drive supplier innovation into the Radio development
* Drive state of the art Technology and Design-to-Cost innovation
and execution of the Radio HW
* Maintain sourcing KPI of the organization
Job Requirements
* MS Degree in Engineering or Business
* A minimum of 5+ years of leadership experience in managing people
resources. Leadership experience in managing people across multiple
countries is an added advantage.
* Proven sourcing and supplier base management track record from
complex HW development projects
* Experience from materials management to successfully execute
R&D proto builds as per the plan
* Deep knowledge of mechanical and electronics component supplier
base for radio infrastructure products in mobile networks
* In-depth knowledge on design to cost
* Expert in component price negotiations
* Excellent inter-personal and leadership skills
* Curious minded person striving for continuous learning and
innovation
* Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
* Excellent presentation skills for a variety of audiences
including executives, partners, and customers
* Ability to quickly grasp and adapt to new technologies and
concepts
Accessibility
Mavenir is committed to working with and providing reasonable
accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
If you are a US applicant in need of special assistance or an
accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail
careers@mavenir.com or call: +1-469-916-4393. We will make a
determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a
case-by-case basis.
Mavenir is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and
welcomes qualified applicants from around the world, regardless of
their ethnicity, gender, religion, nationality, age, disability, or
other legally protected status.
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