Procurement Manager at Brightspeed

At 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 funds managed by 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.

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Your future looks Bright!  At Brightspeed, we believe in a great customer experience that provides reliability and simplicity. We are searching for a talented, self-motivated individual who wants to play a vital role in building a world-class company. As a Procurement Manager, you will own aspects of aligning with Brightspeed’s business goals and driving end to-end category strategy, performance effectiveness, efficiency, value, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management. For this role you will need a proactive work ethic, strong relationship skills, sharp analytical skills, strategic thinking, the ability to bring individuals together in cross-functional teams, influence decision making, multi-tasking and time management skills. Come join the team that will build the fastest fiber-optic network in America!

As Procurement Manager, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Lead the development and implementation of procurement initiatives, strategic pricing negotiations, RFx activity and contract negotiations
• Collaborate with business units to develop strategies and implement them to optimize selection for lowest total overall cost, predict availability, and promote industry leadership in quality
• Establish and develop strategic sourcing strategies and supplier relationships.
• Lead contract negotiations with experience drafting and redlining MSA’s, SOWs, Amendments, Schedules etc. 
• Lead alignment efforts between BU stakeholders, legal teams and other matrix organizations (security, compliance etc.)
• Coordinate appropriate Supplier reviews focused on performance, opportunity, and innovation
• Ensure smooth operations by ensuring all negotiations are closed in a timely manner to meet specific business objectives

The successful candidate will have a strong training plan in place with the following milestone expectations for their training and development:

Within the first month:

You will be trained on internal processes and familiarize yourself with our contract management tools. Within 4-7 weeks, you will have become proficient in utilizing our contract database/management systems for daily tasks and in coordinating with the various stakeholders involved with your workflow. You will have demonstrated responsiveness and accountability to the region leaders you support.

Within 3 months:

You will have gathered a sufficient understanding of the internal operations of the contracts department and your role to accomplish most of your tasks independently. You will have demonstrated increased accountability in seeing your assigned work to completion.

Within 1 year:

You will have demonstrated a high-level understanding of Brightspeed procurement and contracts operations, including the ability to follow the playbook and escalation processes. You will be familiar with the subject matter experts involved in your negotiations and understand where to find the information required to see your contracts to completion. You will have demonstrated accountability, reliability, and progress towards becoming a resource of knowledge within the procurement team. 

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

• 7+ years preferred in a procurement-focused role
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of and experience in:
  • SaaS agreements and software licensing,
  • Consultancy/professional services agreements
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Procurement process
• Excellent attention to detail in drafting – methodical, organized and process driven
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Ability to deal with all levels of seniority and to facilitate coordination of cross-functional teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Smartsheet’s
• Ability to manage multiple matters, under pressure and in line with Quarter-End timescales
• Proficient in contract database/management systems
• Ability to work without supervision
• Familiarity with industry-standard data processing addendums

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WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Charlotte Observer, Brightspeed HQ is located on the 7th floor of the new Vantage South End - East Tower in Charlotte, NC. We prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.

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. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits. 

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 Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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