Manager, Procurement - Inside Plant & Logistics

Spectrum; Greenwood Village (CO); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking a Manager, Procurement (Hardware) to lead cross-functional teams, negotiate complex hardware contracts, and strengthen supplier partnerships that deliver value and reliability. You will shape Spectrum’s procurement operations and drive strategic initiatives across categories.

You will guide multi-year sourcing strategies, manage enterprise-wide agreements, and focus on total cost of ownership while aligning with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required/combined education and experience.
• 3+ years in procurement contract negotiation and contract management.
• 1+ years of electronic procurement or contract solutions experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to develop requirements and contract strategies.
• Negotiate and manage large-scale enterprise purchase agreements.
• Evaluate supplier financials and source capabilities.
• Manage RFP/RFQ/RFI processes and supplier selection.
• Analyze total cost of ownership and provide executive recommendations.
• Drive cost savings and monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Contract terms knowledge

Negotiation skills

Project prioritization

Communication skills

Leadership

Judgment and initiative

P2P process knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

This posting has been extended beyond its anticipated closing date.

Ready to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management as the Manager, Procurement (Hardware) at Spectrum? Take charge of cross-functional teams, negotiate contracts, and drive supplier partnerships that deliver value and reliability. Your expertise will directly shape business outcomes and elevate Spectrum’s procurement operations.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• May lead the negotiation and contract management of large-scale, enterprise-wide volume purchase agreements under the guidance of senior team members. Proactively strategize with business and technical owners to understand the needs of the organization.
• Lead cross functional teams to develop meaningful requirements to ensure quality responses from suppliers.
• Research and develop adequate sources of supply and evaluate the financial stability of potential suppliers.
• Lead cross functional supplier selection activities through management of formal RFP, RFQ and RFI processes.
• Perform required business analysis with a strategic focus on total cost of ownership and provide fact-based recommendations to executive level management.
• Continuously seek out cost savings opportunities and lead efforts to realize those savings.
• Manage overall supplier performance – including, acting as an escalation point in the event of non-performance.
• Develop a strategic category plan based on an understanding of business goals and objectives, the supply market and competitive benchmarking.
• Manage stakeholder groups through technology, product, and service adoption.

Working Conditions

• Office environment (four days/one day remote. First 90 days 5 days for proper training)

What You’ll Bring to Spectrum

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience

• 3+ years of procurement contract negotiation and contract management experience
• 1+ years of electronic procurement and or contract solutions experience

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of contract terms and conditions
• Demonstrated negotiating skills with the ability to adapt and improvise
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure
• Superior communication and writing skills
• Ability to supervise and motivate others
• Ability to show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties
• Demonstrated knowledge of the P2P process and ability to identify appropriate solutions for spend categories.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management preferred

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This job posting will remain open until 2026-08-25 04:00 PM (UTC) and will be extended if necessary.

The base pay for this position generally is between $88,200.00 and $156,600.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

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