Brightspeed: Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Company DescriptionAt Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.Backed by private equity firm Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….Designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.Check us out on the web!Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Manager, Strategic Sourcing to join our Strategic Sourcing team and report directly to the Director, Sourcing & Supply Chain.

As the Manager, Strategic Sourcing, you will have strong experience in sourcing, supplier negotiations, data gathering and analysis, and managing internal stakeholder and supplier relationships.

A key aspect of your role as Manager, Strategic Sourcing is to build collaborative relationships with our internal business partners as well as strategic relationships with our suppliers.As Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Your Responsibilities Will IncludeLead a team of approximately 6 Category Managers and actively manage multiple highly visible, time-sensitive activities, effectively interfacing with all levels of management, and efficiently ensuring the sourcing process is complete consistent with Brightspeed’s policies and goalsPartner with business partners and legal team, and serve as a trusted advisor to developing category strategy, objectives, and plansNegotiate and complete key strategic deals, and drive aspects of the complex strategic sourcing processLead various cross functional teams to develop Brightspeed’s requirements and to reach consensus on the business dealUnderstanding of budget and planning, as well as drafting necessary language to translate business needs into specific requirements for contract-related documents, e.G., statements of work (SOW), letters of authorization (LOAs), requests for proposals (RFPs), etc.Lead commercial negotiations (pricing T& Cs), conduct research and provide benchmark data, including conducting and facilitating RFP’s, RFQs or RFIsUnderstands priorities, challenges, and needs on an ongoing basis, while managing to expectationsProvide direction, leadership, and professional development to your team; balance workload appropriately and leverage existing supplier base to appropriately consolidate servicesQualificationsWHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:Bachelor’s degree6+ years indirect sourcing experience and category managementStrong team leadership and team management skillsProject management experience in a complex multi-project and multi-geography environmentStrong analytical, data analysis & supplier assessment skillsExperience developing resolutions to complex problems that require the frequent use of creativity and flexibilityStrong interpersonal and internal stakeholder service skillsSelf-motivated and a self-starter and someone who can work independentlyStrong oral and written communication skills with experience in influencing othersBONUS POINTS FOR:Master’s DegreeTelecommunications industry experienceIT Software sourcing & contracting experienceProcure to Pay process and systems experienceCertifications: Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) from the Institute of Supply Chain Management (ISM), Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute, certifications from the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM), Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM)Additional InformationWHY 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 EmployerPlease be advised that Brightspeed (Connect Holding LLC) requires its employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to the Company’s legal obligations including potentially accommodating an employee’s sincerely held religious beliefs or medical condition.