Alcatel Networks Inc jobs - 7 jobs

Join a key player in digital innovation! We are ALE, working with more than 830 000 customers around the world under the Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise* brand name. With our business partners, we provide personalized telecommunication solutions in Voice Communication, Data Network and Cloud to our customers, in order to increase their flexibility and growth. Visit our website What is the mission of the procurement organization? In an international environment, the mission of the ALE Procurement Organization is to provide all procurement services to its internal business partners for the achievement of ALE goals and targets. The Procurement Organization manages suppliers, leads the sourcing, negotiation, procurement of products, software, services and solutions, and the related processes on behalf of the ALE and all its affiliates. While a key objective remains to identify opportunities for cost and cash optimization, procurement is also responsible to uphold ALE purchasing compliance standards, as well as to maximize the interests of the company in any commercial commitments taken with suppliers. What is my role? As a Sourcing Procurement Manager, you manage and develop a portfolio of IC Telecom Component suppliers and Original Electronic Manufacturers dedicated to Optics and get them to reach ALE key objectives (such as Cost, Delivery Schedule, Quality… etc.) for the production and development of ALE products. What am I responsible for? Driving the supplier selection process for new projects, including by conducting audits. Negotiating contracts, amendments and T&C with suppliers. Managing and developing the business relationship with suppliers and getting them continuously improving their performance, including by: the monitoring of the supplier performance and definition and follow-up of action plans to have them improving quarter over quarter: Cost, Operational performances and Quality, in a spirit of mutual benefit for both supplier and ALE, the management of supplier escalation in case of Component shortages at EMS factories, the management of periodic Business Reviews with suppliers. Identifying commercial risks and taking appropriate actions to mitigate the company's exposure to risks associated with suppliers. Promoting ALE procurement strategy and policies inside the organization. Sourcing of second source suppliers and promote the qualification to R&D Building and maintaining market intelligence in the field of IC Telecom Components and Optics. Am I a good person for this position? Are you a graduate of an Engineering school and ideally have a postgraduate diploma in business administration or economics? Do you have 5 to 10 years successful professional experience in the telecommunications industry or in the industry of electronic products and/or electronic manufacturing industry? This job is for you! Our Ideal Candidate? Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills; Experience in supplier relationship management; Experience in drafting contracts and agreements; Reliable, dynamic and autonomous in day to day business with high level of business ethics. What can make the difference? Adaptability to multicultural environment; Experience in Project management; Experience in raw material procurement process; Knowledge of lean manufacturing. What else do I need to know? This permanent position is located in Calabasas (CA) and is to be filled immediately. Thanks to our digital training policy, you will have the tools to keep developing your competencies. Furthermore, we offer a flexible environment with teleworking possibility, comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match at 6%, paid sick time, paid holidays, generous vacation policy, education reimbursement, access to online learning, paid LTD & STD. Through our 3 values: Speed & Agility, Customer Centricity & Reliability, we are willing to bring you exciting projects in a working environment combining entrepreneurial spirit and international exposure. So, do not wait, apply! *Alcatel-Lucent name and logo are Nokia brand properties used under license by ALE.