Senior Procurement Manager

Position Summary

IQ Fiber is seeking a Senior Manager, Procurement to own the company's procurement function end-to-end — from long-term sourcing strategy to daily supply chain execution. This is a senior individual contributor and functional leadership role that carries direct accountability for procurement outcomes across the organization, including cost performance, supplier quality, supply continuity, and process maturity. Reporting to the Director, Procurement, Fleet & Facilities and working alongside Finance and OSP leadership, this role serves as IQ Fiber's subject matter expert on procurement strategy, vendor relationships, and supply chain risk.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Define and own IQ Fiber's procurement strategy, including sourcing policy, supplier selection criteria, contracting standards, supply chain governance, and procurement KPIs such as cost savings, on-time delivery, contract compliance, and spend under management.
• Build and maintain structured bid and RFP processes that ensure competitive sourcing and defensible vendor selection decisions; continuously improve procurement systems, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency and visibility as the company scales.
• Lead sourcing strategy for fiber optic network construction materials, customer premise equipment, and related OSP operational supplies; conduct market analysis and make-vs-buy evaluations to inform sourcing decisions 12–24 months ahead of need.
• Negotiate and manage a portfolio of supplier contracts, securing favorable pricing, volume commitments, delivery terms, quality standards, and nondisclosure provisions; develop and execute supplier diversification strategies to reduce concentration risk.
• Monitor contract performance and hold suppliers accountable to agreed terms through structured review processes; manage vendor disputes and escalations with professionalism and a solutions-oriented approach.
• Own the supply forecast process, translating network build plans and operational demand signals into reliable supply plans on weekly, monthly, and quarterly cadences.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks including lead time volatility, single-source dependencies, and market pricing shifts; analyze delivery performance and inventory trends to adjust plans ahead of disruptions.
• Partner with Warehouse Operations and Inventory teams to maintain alignment between procurement plans and on-hand stock levels.
• Act as IQ Fiber's internal subject matter expert on procurement and supply chain strategy, advising senior leadership with data-backed recommendations; collaborate with Finance, Operations, and OSP leadership to align procurement with business objectives and network build timelines.
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior procurement team members, setting clear expectations and building capability within the function.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field; equivalent professional experience demonstrating the same depth of knowledge will be considered.
• 5–7 years of progressive procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience, with at least 2–3 years in a senior individual contributor or lead capacity.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating high-value supplier contracts, including multi-year agreements exceeding $1M in value.
• Experience in telecommunications, fiber optic internet, infrastructure construction, or a closely related industry; direct experience with OSP materials and fiber network construction supply chains preferred.
• Proven ability to build or mature a procurement function, including process design, policy development, and KPI implementation; experience in a high-growth or early-stage environment preferred.
• People management or formal mentorship experience preferred.
• Experience evaluating, implementing, or optimizing ERP or procurement platforms such as NetSuite, Coupa, or similar preferred; professional certification such as CPSM or CPIM a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive sourcing strategy, forecast supply needs, and present recommendations to senior leadership.
• Able to operate as a functional leader in a fast-moving, high-growth company with high integrity and a self-starter work ethic.
• Able to communicate and present effectively to senior leadership and external partners in both written and verbal formats.