Senior Manager, Software Procurement

Spectrum; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 111,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite with remote day

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking a Senior Software Procurement Manager to lead cross-functional teams in selecting high-quality products and suppliers at the best total costs. You will draft, negotiate, and manage complex software contracts, and drive ongoing cost savings and risk mitigation across Spectrum’s procurement programs.

You’ll work with internal stakeholders to define requirements, develop strategy, and guide supplier relationships, including RFP/RFI/RFQ activities, to secure favorable terms and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years procurement contract negotiation and contract management experience with software & licensing agreements.
• 1–3 years electronic procurement and/or contract solutions experience.
• 2 years direct industry or company experience.
• Proven ability to manage and influence all phases of change management.
• Comprehensive understanding of the P2P process.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation and contract management of large-scale, enterprise-wide volume purchase agreements.
• Demonstrate project management expertise from strategic planning through implementation.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop meaningful supplier requirements.
• Research and develop adequate sources of supply.
• Leverage supply market knowledge for best strategy for Spectrum.
• Lead RFP/RFQ/RFI processes and supplier selection activities.
• Evaluate financial stability of potential suppliers.
• Perform business analysis with a focus on total cost of ownership.
• Provide fact-based recommendations to executive management.

Skills

Procurement negotiation

Contract management

Software licensing

P2P process understanding

Change management

Sourcing strategy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Business or Supply Chain Management 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.

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 Software 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, specifically with software & licensing agreements - 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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A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

This job posting will remain open until 2026-10-27 04:00 PM (UTC) and will be extended if necessary.

The base pay for this position generally is between $110,800.00 and $196,400.00. 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, the leading broadband and video company in the nation and the fastest growing mobile provider in its footprint, with services available to more than 70 million homes and small to large businesses across 45 states. When you join our team, you'll be keeping customers connected to Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet, Mobile, TV and Voice products. Watch this video to learn more.

Grow Your Career Here

We're committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve - providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.