Manager, Software Procurement

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Analyze software cost models and present recommendations to stakeholders
• Lead negotiations and manage large-scale software agreements alongside senior team members
• Strategize with business and technical owners to clarify organizational needs
• Guide cross-functional teams to develop requirements for supplier responses
• Research and identify reliable sources of supply for Spectrum’s software needs
• Leverage supply market knowledge to drive supplier selection through formal processes like RFP, RFQ and RFI
• Evaluate the financial stability of suppliers and perform business analysis focused on total cost of ownership
• Recommend strategic purchasing decisions to executive management
• Pursue cost savings opportunities and oversee supplier performance as an escalation point when necessary
• Develop and communicate strategic category plans to align with business objectives
• Manage change adoption and influence operational and technical improvements in procurement

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience: 3+ years procurement contract negotiation and contract management experience, 1+ year electronic procurement or contract solutions experience

Qualifications

• Knowledge of software and related services including perpetual, term and subscription agreements, maintenance and support and other IT products
• Strong understanding of software contract terms and conditions
• Familiarity with software and IT terminology
• Proven negotiating skills with adaptability
• Ability to prioritize projects in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and writing skills
• Leadership skills to supervise and motivate others
• Decision-making and problem-solving under pressure
• Initiative and sound judgment to accomplish job duties
• Internal stakeholder management skills with the capacity to build trust and deliver solutions
• Knowledge of the P2P process and ability to identify solutions for spend categories

Skills

• Knowledge of software and related services including perpetual, term and subscription agreements, maintenance and support and other IT products
• Strong understanding of software contract terms and conditions
• Familiarity with software and IT terminology
• Proven negotiating skills with adaptability
• Ability to prioritize projects in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and writing skills
• Leadership skills to supervise and motivate others
• Decision-making and problem-solving under pressure
• Initiative and sound judgment to accomplish job duties
• Internal stakeholder management skills with the capacity to build trust and deliver solutions
• Knowledge of the P2P process and ability to identify solutions for spend categories

Benefits

Charter Communications 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.

Pay

The base pay for this position generally is between $98,900.00 and $175,300.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is typically an office environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience: 3+ years procurement contract negotiation and contract management experience, 1+ year electronic procurement or contract solutions experience
• Knowledge of software and related services including perpetual, term and subscription agreements, maintenance and support and other IT products
• Strong understanding of software contract terms and conditions
• Familiarity with software and IT terminology
• Proven negotiating skills with adaptability
• Ability to prioritize projects in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and writing skills
• Leadership skills to supervise and motivate others
• Decision-making and problem-solving under pressure
• Initiative and sound judgment to accomplish job duties
• Internal stakeholder management skills with the capacity to build trust and deliver solutions
• Knowledge of the P2P process and ability to identify solutions for spend categories

Skills

• Knowledge of software and related services including perpetual, term and subscription agreements, maintenance and support and other IT products
• Strong understanding of software contract terms and conditions
• Familiarity with software and IT terminology
• Proven negotiating skills with adaptability
• Ability to prioritize projects in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and writing skills
• Leadership skills to supervise and motivate others
• Decision-making and problem-solving under pressure
• Initiative and sound judgment to accomplish job duties
• Internal stakeholder management skills with the capacity to build trust and deliver solutions
• Knowledge of the P2P process and ability to identify solutions for spend categories