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    Procurement Manager - Charlotte, United States - BrightSpeed

    BrightSpeed
    BrightSpeed Charlotte, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Company Description

    At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

    Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.

    Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality....designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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    Job Description

    Brightspeed has an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Manager to join our team Reporting to the Director, Sourcing & Procurement, you will focus on developing the vision and direction within the IT, Indirect, and Direct categories across the Brightspeed enterprise. The successful candidate will play a lead role in aligning with Brightspeed's business goals and driving end-to-end category strategy, performance effectiveness, efficiency, value, and contract negotiation. You will build collaborative relationships with internal business partners as well as strategic relationships with external suppliers. You will have demonstrated experience in defining and driving industry best practices and develop recommendations for enhanced business performance. You will also actively manage multiple, time-sensitive projects and interface with all levels of management to negotiate and drive transformational/complex deals. Come join the team that will build the fastest fiber-optic network in America

    As a Procurement Manager, your duties and responsibilities will include:
    • Collaborate closely with senior level business partners to understand their priorities, strategies, challenge and, assess and manage expectations and drive alignment on end-to-end category strategy
    • Earn the business partner's respect and serve as a Trusted Advisor and Business Leader by demonstrating proven category expertise
    • Plan and propose strategies that best support the business, create efficiencies, and provide outstanding performance. Areas of focus include contract negotiation, contract management, supplier management, and RFx bidding activities as needed.
    • Partner with the business to eliminate unnecessary spend, maximize value, and lead process workflow to include guiding and influencing toward best practices, lead negotiations and execution, and define benchmarks and program performance
    • Stay current and leverage the industry best practices, game-changing strategies, and technology trends to drive World Class standards.
    • Assist with the development of Brightspeed's Procure to Pay process and associated procurement systems including testing participation as needed.
    • Drive continuous optimization of supply base with input on performance management measures and process enhancement
    • Drive strategy implementation to enhance efficiency, process and performance improvement and build foundations for trusted partnerships
    • Oversee management of business and financial issues (budget, annual scopes, staffing and annual contracts/addendums, renewals etc.) and effectively develops relationships to meet the needs of the business
    • Ensure operational excellence and effective communications with internal and external partners
    • Coordinate appropriate Supplier reviews focused on performance, opportunity, and innovation
    Qualifications

    WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:
    • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
    • 7+ years of relevant work experience specifically in the areas of Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, consulting, or comparable functional experience
    • Experience with program and change management
    • Advanced category experience and proven experience in leading transformational change
    • Experience creating collaborative relationships and developing category strategies or longer-term strategic plans/initiatives
    • Experience developing process, process improvements and policy implementation and oversight
    • Supplier performance management experience including reviews
    • Results/Metrics driven with strong financial base
    • Industry benchmarking experience
    • Self-motivated /self-starter with ability to work independently
    • Passion for research, insight generation and strategic thinking
    • Empathetic, collaborative mindset that can navigate/influence a complex matrix organization to solve problems
    • Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of delivering value and results
    • Ability to navigate through complex/matrix organization
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to influence senior leader audiences
    • Ability to articulate and simplify complex initiatives in a concise, effective manner to senior leaders
    BONUS POINTS FOR:
    • Advanced proficiency in building leadership PPT presentations (visually telling a story)
    • Extensive Professional & Supplier network
    • Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
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    Additional Information

    WHY JOIN US?

    We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

    Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC. We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.

    We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

    Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits.

    Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real .

    When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

    Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

    For all applicants, please take a moment to review our Privacy Notices:
    • Brightspeed's Privacy Notice for California Residents
    • Brightspeed's Privacy Notice
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