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    Manager, Enterprise Procurement - Philadelphia, United States - Comcast

    Comcast
    Comcast Philadelphia, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    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
    Comcast is seeking a Manager, Enterprise Procurement to help build the broadband infrastructure of the future. In this role you will work collaboratively with key stakeholders and industry leaders to develop, champion, and execute category strategies to enable the multiple year network upgrade across the Comcast network to bring multigigabit symmetrical broadband to millions of homes. This role will primarily be responsible for strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships for last mile technology enablement for hybrid fiber coax and fiber to the premise solutions. This role reports to the Senior Director of Access Network Infrastructure.

    Candidates should possess strong communication skills, category management experience, and a commercial mindset. Ability to engage cross-functionally to understand the needs of business unit leadership, identify and evaluate potential partners and suppliers, draft and issue requests for proposals, lead negotiations, identify and execute on cost reduction opportunities, and overall category management. Candidates who possess knowledge of broadband technology are highly desirable.
    Responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the Procurement department. Primarily responsible for the external procurement, sourcing and contracting of goods and services. Implements department procedures and objectives. Assists in creating and implementing department budget. Serves as a Subject Matter Expert and provides guidance to employees as required.

    Core responsibilities include:

    •Proactively engage with Comcast stakeholders (program management, engineering, operations, strategy, finance, and product development) to develop and execute multiple year strategies to support Comcast's network upgrade and expansion.

    •Gain category expertise by understanding market & technology conditions; align and update strategy to meet business needs and mitigate risk.

    •Identify sourcing alternatives to drive efficiencies via benchmarking, competitive quotes, and changing requirements.

    •Conduct and compile supplier, industry, and market research to build negotiation strategies and identify opportunities to drive efficiencies.

    •Lead the day-to-day process of ensuring successful partnerships.

    •Drive cost transparency and build total cost of ownership models.

    •Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and serve as the lead point of contact for all commercial issues.

    General Candidate Requirements

    •Commercial mindset and strong analytical skills, including data visualization skills.

    •Solid organizational and project management skills

    •Strong written and oral communications skills

    •Experience interacting with and presenting to leadership and stakeholders at a variety of levels.

    •Ability to work both in a team environment and independently to achieve cross-functional results.

    Qualifications

    •Bachelor's degree, with 5+ years related experience. Degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations preferred, but other majors accepted with right work experience.

    •Consulting, Business Development, Telecom/Cable experience is a plus.

    •Candidates should be proficient with Excel and PowerPoint.

    •Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders.

    Job Description

    Core Responsibilities

    • Selects and manages new and existing suppliers through competitive solicitation and direct negotiations. Manages vendor/supplier relationships and interfaces with key executives on supplier issues.
    • Establishes procedures to accomplish procurement of a variety of materials in a cost-effective manner and ensures results through consistent monitoring of staff, suppliers and procedures.
    • Coordinates and reports procurement activities, plans and consults with key representatives across several departments.
    • Assesses market conditions that may effect procurements continually.
    • Develops, mentors and trains staff. Monitors to ensure work performance is to Company's 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.
    We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That's why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality-to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.

    Please visit the benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

    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)

    Relative Work Experience
    5-7 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.
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