As 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
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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WHY JOIN US?
We aspire to contemporary ways of working.
We are committed to being a leader in defining a new way to work because we recognize the changing mindset of today's workforce. We meet you where you are...wherever you are, by providing sensible remote and hybrid work arrangements. Why? Because our purpose is to reimagine how people work, learn, play and connect!
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. We are committed to building a team as diverse as the customers we serve.
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
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.
Inclusion and belonging 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 that is committed to inclusion of all qualified individuals, including individuals with a disability/veterans. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact taaccommodationrequests@brightspeed.com to initiate the accommodations process.
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