Manager, Procurement (Strategic Sourcing)

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

About the Role

Ready to lead strategic sourcing and supplier management as the Manager, Procurement (Hardware) at Spectrum? Take charge of cross-functional teams, negotiate contracts, and drive supplier partnerships that deliver value and reliability. Your expertise will directly shape business outcomes and elevate Spectrum’s procurement operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation and contract management of large-scale, enterprise-wide volume purchase agreements under the guidance of senior team members
• Proactively strategize with business and technical owners to understand the needs of the organization
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop meaningful requirements to ensure quality responses from suppliers
• Research and develop adequate sources of supply and evaluate the financial stability of potential suppliers
• Lead cross-functional supplier selection activities through management of formal RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes
• Perform required business analysis with a strategic focus on total cost of ownership and provide fact-based recommendations to executive-level management
• Continuously seek out cost savings opportunities and lead efforts to realize those savings
• Manage overall supplier performance, including acting as an escalation point in the event of non-performance
• Develop a strategic category plan based on an understanding of business goals and objectives, the supply market, and competitive benchmarking
• Manage stakeholder groups through technology, product, and service adoption

Working Conditions

Office environment (four days in-office, one day remote. First 90 days require five days in-office for proper training).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of procurement contract negotiation and contract management experience
• 1+ years of electronic procurement and/or contract solutions experience

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of contract terms and conditions
• Demonstrated negotiating skills with the ability to adapt and improvise
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and make decisions under pressure
• Superior communication and writing skills
• Ability to supervise and motivate others
• Ability to show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties
• Demonstrated knowledge of the P2P process and ability to identify appropriate solutions for spend categories

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or supply chain management

Pay

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $88,200.00 and $156,600.00. The actual compensation offered will consider a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Certain positions are eligible for additional incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

Benefits

Spectrum offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

About Spectrum

Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile, and Voice. Beyond connectivity, we provide local news, programming, and regional sports via Spectrum Networks, as well as multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. We serve customers in 41 states across the U.S.