Senior Director, Procurement

Spectrum; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 170,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking a Senior Director, Procurement to shape and guide our procurement strategies while collaborating closely with executive leadership. You will drive value, optimize resources and develop a high-performing team that fuels our continued growth and success.

In this role, you will build executive-level relationships with Spectrum and key suppliers, develop category plans, oversee strategic enterprise-wide deals and align procurement initiatives with business objectives to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain
• Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Build executive-level relationships with Spectrum and key suppliers.
• Lead development of commodity-specific sourcing strategies and category plans.
• Direct negotiations of strategic enterprise-wide deals to maximize value.
• Evaluate supply markets and adopt innovative technologies for efficiencies.
• Centralize procurement activities and administer agreements.
• Mentor and coach procurement team members to grow expertise.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Negotiation

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cost of ownership

Ethics and integrity

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree preferred

Job description

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

Have you mastered the art of strategic negotiations and supplier partnerships? Spectrum is seeking a Senior Director, Procurement to shape and guide our procurement strategies while collaborating closely with executive leadership. In this pivotal role, you'll drive value, optimize resources and develop a high-performing team that fuels our continued growth and success.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Build and nurture executive-level relationships within Spectrum and with key suppliers to align business priorities and procurement initiatives
• Lead the development and execution of commodity-specific sourcing strategies and category plans that span the business
• Direct and oversee the negotiation and management of strategic enterprise-wide deals, leveraging supplier relationships to maximize value
• Evaluate supply markets, adopt innovative technologies and optimize business models to generate greater operating efficiencies and business value
• Develop, monitor and refine departmental processes to centralize procurement activities and ensure effective administration of agreements
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize projects and align procurement efforts with their strategic objectives
• Mentor and coach procurement team members to foster expertise, professional growth and achievement of department goals

Working Conditions

• Office environment

What You’ll Bring to Spectrum

Required Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

• 10+ years of procurement contract negotiation and contract management experience
• 8+ years of technical and operational procurement experience
• 5+ years managing and developing employees
• 3+ years in eProcurement technology (Ariba preferred)
• 5+ years of direct industry or company experience

Skills

• Strategic thinking and tactical execution
• Advanced analytical abilities
• Knowledge of business and finance
• Knowledge of sourcing
• Ability to conduct complex negotiations
• Strong relationship management and influencing abilities
• Problem-solving and issue resolution skills
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
• Deep understanding of procurement strategies, processes and best practices
• Ability to focus on cost of ownership
• Demonstrated ethics and integrity

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management or Master's degree preferred

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The base pay for this position generally is between $169,800.00 and $300,800.00. 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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Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you'll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Watch this video to learn more.

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