Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Join our team and help shape the future of connectivity indoors and outdoors. Together, let's push the boundaries of technology and advance sustainable networks worldwide. How You'll Help Us Connect the World: As a NPI Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for timely Procurement deliverables in the PDP/PTP as part of the Outdoor Wireless Networks group and will work closely with Global teams. This role will be based in Verna, Goa site. You Will Make an Impact By: Ensure early supplier involvement in NPI projects to support design-for-manufacturability and cost targets. Support make-vs-buy decisions and recommend best-fit suppliers for prototype, pilot, and production phases. Evaluate and select suppliers based on their capabilities, quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Develop a strong understanding and knowledge of suppliers and capabilities.  Strongly monitor supplier readiness and sourcing milestones to ensure timely availability of materials for each project phase enabling a smooth handover to production sourcing team's post-launch. Ensure proper records and agreement of sourcing decisions, supplier agreements, and part qualification records in collaboration with Engineering, Operations, Supplier Quality and QA Drive improvements in NPI sourcing processes, supplier selection frameworks, and cost optimization strategies. Contribute to lessons-learned databases for future NPI cycles. Lead and deliver timely cost-effective sourcing solutions to support NPI projects Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement efforts with project & operational requirements. Required Qualifications for Consideration: Bachelor's Degree in Mech Engineering, or equivalent field. 4 to 6 years of core experience in Sourcing, Procurement Operations, Supplier Relationship management with at least 2 to 3 years in NPI or project-based procurement. ERP experience is mandatory. You Will Excite Us If You: Demonstrate experience in CNC Machining and Diecasting categories Display competency in Project/Activity Tracking and SAP  Exhibit strong Interpersonal & Communication skills Why ANDREW? Explore exciting career opportunities at ANDREW, part of the Amphenol family. With a legacy of over 85 years in wireless innovation, we empower mobile operators and enterprises with cutting-edge solutions. ANDREW, an Amphenol company, is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. ANDREW offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that our company is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business. ANDREW is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin For additional company information please visit our website at