Sr. Manager, Procurement

Xfinity; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Procurement Manager to lead their procurement department. This role involves managing a talented team, developing operational objectives, and ensuring alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in sourcing and supplier management, along with a passion for driving results and fostering teamwork. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a supportive work environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant work experience in procurement and sourcing.
• Ability to manage teams and develop operational strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Buyers, Analysts, and Clerks in procurement functions.
• Select and manage suppliers through competitive solicitation.

Skills

Business Results

Procurement

Sourcing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.

Job Summary

Responsible for day-to-day direction and management of the Procurement department. Primarily responsible for the external procurement, sourcing and contracting of goods and services. Develops financial and operational objectives. Ensures operational plans are aligned with business objectives. Contributes to functional strategy development. Has a greater degree of impact on business results and typically manages one or more groups of professional employees.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Manages a team of Buyers, Analysts and Clerks in the daily functions of purchasing and procurement. Manages multiple project teams.
• Selects and manages new and existing suppliers through competitive solicitation and direct negotiations.
• Establishes procedures to accomplish procurement of a variety of materials in a cost-effective manner and ensures results with consistent monitoring of staff, suppliers and procedures.
• Manages vendor/supplier relationship and interfaces with key executives on supplier issues.
• Coordinates and reports procurement activities, plans and results with key representatives across several departments.
• Assesses market conditions that may effect procurements, continually. Anticipates and formulates alternative solutions based upon market changes.
• Develops, mentors and trains staff and monitors to ensure work performance is to Company standards.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Skills

Business Results, Procurement, Sourcing and Procurement

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Education

Bachelor's Degree While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relevant Work Experience

7-10 Years Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.