Procurement Supervisor

Job Description:

At Sparklight/Cableone and our Cable One family of brands, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most.

For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace.

We are open to hiring remote if we find the right talent in any of the following states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT.

What you will do to contribute to the company's success

Strategic Focus


* Oversight of $150-200M in annual direct spend with management responsibilities of four direct reports.


* Responsible for the execution of new Vendor Management Inventory program.


* Collaborate with cross-functional teams internally to understand their material needs and assist in forecasting demands by providing data analytics to ensure alignment.


* Build savvy business relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.


* Monitor and analyze market trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements across the MSO.


* Develop and implement procurement strategies and policies to optimize procurement activities and achieve cost savings while meeting quality and on-time delivery requirements.


* Lead category cost reductions by compiling and analyzing statistical data to determine product buys and establish price objectives.


* Consult with suppliers and analyze supplier operations to determine factors that affect pricing and delivery.


* Play a lead role in bid package preparation, analyze bids, recommendation of suppliers, negotiate pricing.

Tactical Focus


* Oversight of Supplier Agreements, Item Master, Supplier Portal.


* Oversight of bi-monthly replenishment for approximately (70) warehouse locations across the MSO (28 states).


* Resolve supplier-related issues; including disputes, quality concerns, payment discrepancies and track on-time deliveries.


* Integration and conversions to Oracle for Cable One family of brand acquisitions.


* Lead Oracle procurement training to internal stakeholders.


* Procurement Reporting.

Qualifications


* Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business or like field, or 10 plus years' experience in supply chain management is preferred.


* Proficient in all Microsoft products, specifically Excel.


* Oracle experience or similar ERP system is preferred.


* Capacity to lead, develop and train internal staff members.


* Meticulous in organization, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task, self-disciplined and think independently.


* Ability to create, comprehend and discuss technical aspects that apply to the products and services we deploy to serve our customers.


* Demonstrated ability of excellent people skills and communication...