Senior Manager, Software Procurement

Charter Communications; Greenwood Village (CO); Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking a Senior Software Procurement Manager to lead cross-functional teams in procuring top-quality software products and negotiating favorable terms. You will drive cost savings, manage large-scale vendor relationships, and optimize total cost of ownership across enterprise-wide agreements.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier performance management, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to deliver innovative procurement solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of procurement contract negotiation and contract management with software & licensing agreements.
• 1–3 years in electronic procurement or contract solutions.
• 2 years of direct industry or company experience.
• Ability to manage change across all project phases.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end P2P processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale enterprise-wide purchase agreements from strategic planning through implementation.
• Guide cross-functional teams to define supplier requirements and evaluate responses.
• Negotiate terms and manage complex contracts with software vendors.
• Assess supplier financial stability and total cost of ownership.
• Develop strategic category plans aligned with business goals.
• Drive cost savings and monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Procurement contract negotiation

Contract management

Software licensing agreements

Electronic procurement

Change management

P2P process understanding

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education/experience

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.

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