Senior Manager, Procurement (Software)

Spectrum; New York (NY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to independently lead cross-functional teams, selecting top-quality products and suppliers at competitive prices and terms. You will draft, negotiate, and manage complex contracts, aiming to reduce costs and mitigate risks to support Spectrum's growth.

This role emphasizes supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, and guidance to executive leadership on optimal procurement decisions across enterprise-wide programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• 5+ years in procurement contract negotiation and contract management.
• 1–3 years experience with electronic procurement or contract solutions.
• 2 years direct industry or company experience.
• Proven ability to manage change across projects.
• Strong understanding of the P2P process.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation and contract management of large-scale, enterprise-wide purchasing agreements.
• Demonstrate project management expertise from strategic planning through implementation.
• Guide cross-functional teams to develop meaningful supplier requirements.
• Research and develop sources of supply.
• Leverage market knowledge to determine best strategies.
• Manage formal RFP, RFQ and RFIs to select suppliers.
• Evaluate financial stability of potential suppliers.
• Conduct cost/ownership analyses to inform decisions.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to executives on buys.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage escalations.
• Develop strategic category plans aligned with business goals.
• Communicate buy-in across the organization.
• Guide stakeholders through technology adoption.
• Drive improvements beyond traditional procurement metrics.

Skills

Procurement negotiation

Contract management

RFP/RFQ/RFI management

Cross-functional leadership

Cost reduction

Supplier relationship mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

BS in Business or Supply Chain (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.

This posting has been extended beyond it's anticipated closing date.

When working through a challenge, are you analytical, thoughtful, and calm? Are you a strong problem solver and decision maker, even in a high-volume, fast-paced environment? If so, you may be a fit for our Senior Procurement Manager position!

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

As a Senior Procurement Manager, you will independently lead cross-functional teams to strategically select top-quality products and suppliers at the most competitive prices and overall terms. You will be a driving force in continually seeking out opportunities to reduce costs, mitigate risks, and improve business conditions. Working in close partnership with internal stakeholders, you will identify and define their requirements, and draft, negotiate, and manage complex contracts. Your expertise in supplier relationship management will ensure that we maintain productive and mutually beneficial partnerships over the long term. You will act as a trusted resource for solving business issues, leveraging your deep understanding of procurement strategies to provide innovative and effective solutions.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Leading the negotiation and contract management of large-scale, enterprise-wide volume purchase agreements without guidance.
• Demonstrating project management expertise with the ability to carry projects from strategic planning through implementation.
• Leading cross functional teams to develop meaningful requirements to ensure quality responses from suppliers.
• Researching and developing adequate sources of supply.
• Utilizing supply market knowledge to leverage best strategy for Charter.
• Leading cross functional supplier selection activities through management of formal RFP, RFQ and RFI processes.
• Evaluating the financial stability of potential suppliers.
• Performing required business analysis with a strategic focus on total cost of ownership.
• Providing fact-based recommendations to executive level management for constructing the best overall strategic buy decisions.
• Continuously seeking out cost savings opportunities and leading efforts to realize the savings.
• Managing overall supplier performance using Strategic Relationship Management tool set - including acting as an escalation point in the event of non-performance.
• Independently developing a strategic category plan based on an understanding of business goals and objectives, the supply market and benchmarking.
• Effectively documenting, communicating and gaining buy-in across the organization to ensure alignment.
• Managing stakeholder groups through technology adoption.
• Working beyond the traditional procurement metrics to achieve operational and technical improvements to the business process.

As part of the Procurement Department, you will be a driving force behind the strategic sourcing and purchasing of goods and services that power Spectrum. Our expertise in securing the best possible price, quality, and overall value helps to ensure Spectrum's continued growth and success. Through strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, we work tirelessly to bring innovation and efficiency to every aspect of our procurement process.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO SPECTRUM

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Procurement contract negotiation and contract management experience - 5+ years
• Electronic procurement and or contract solutions experience - 1-3 years
• Direct industry or company experience - 2 years
• Proven ability to manage and influence all phases of change management
• Comprehensive understanding of the P2P process

Preferred Qualifications

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

Working Conditions

• Onsite (four days in office/one day remote)

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The base pay for this position generally is between $98,900.00 and $191,100.00. 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.

Get To Know Us

Spectrum is a suite of advanced communications services offered by Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR), the leading internet and video provider in the nation and the fastest growing mobile company in our footprint, with services available to more than 70 million homes and businesses across 45 states. Supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees, we are America's Internet Company. At close of the Cox acquisition, Spectrum announced that over the next 18 months, it will fully return legacy Cox's customer service function to the U.S.

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