Strategic Supplier Programs Lead: Small Business Sourcing

Spectrum; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum is seeking a Manager, Supplier Programs in Charlotte to lead supplier engagement and drive small business participation. You will develop programs, set goals with leadership, and ensure accurate reporting across Spectrum Procurement Systems.

You will collaborate with analytics to measure spending, monitor program impact, and advocate for capacity building and mentorship to strengthen supplier capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 3+ years of supplier program management or related experience.
• 3 years of management experience.
• 2+ years of data analytics and presentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage supplier engagement to achieve organizational goals with a focus on small business participation.
• Develop and implement supplier programs that prioritize small business involvement and community-focused sourcing.
• Partner with leadership to identify goals and oversee the execution of supplier programs for strategic outcomes.
• Manage processes and controls for accurate reporting of supplier program spending and community activities in Spectrum Procurement Systems.
• Collaborate with the Procurement Analytics Team to measure, analyze, and report spending and supplier activity organization-wide.
• Monitor supplier performance, program effectiveness, and impact metrics, reporting results to leadership.
• Propose initiatives for supplier development, including capacity building, mentorship, and networking to enhance small business capabilities.

Skills

Supplier program management

Leadership/management

Data analytics

Reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Customer service orientation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Spectrum is seeking a Manager, Supplier Programs in Charlotte to lead supplier engagement and drive small business participation. You will develop programs, set goals with leadership, and ensure accurate reporting across Spectrum Procurement Systems.

You will collaborate with analytics to measure spending, monitor program impact, and advocate for capacity building and mentorship to strengthen supplier capabilities.