Job Description:
At Sparklight/Cableone and our Cable One family of brands, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace.
We are open to hiring remote if we find the right talent in any of the following states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT.
What you will do to contribute to the company's success
Strategic Focus
- Oversight of $150-200M in annual direct spend with management responsibilities of four direct reports.
- Responsible for the execution of new Vendor Management Inventory program.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams internally to understand their material needs and assist in forecasting demands by providing data analytics to ensure alignment.
- Build savvy business relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Monitor and analyze market trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements across the MSO.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies and policies to optimize procurement activities and achieve cost savings while meeting quality and on-time delivery requirements.
- Lead category cost reductions by compiling and analyzing statistical data to determine product buys and establish price objectives.
- Consult with suppliers and analyze supplier operations to determine factors that affect pricing and delivery.
- Play a lead role in bid package preparation, analyze bids, recommendation of suppliers, negotiate pricing.
Tactical Focus
- Oversight of Supplier Agreements, Item Master, Supplier Portal.
- Oversight of bi-monthly replenishment for approximately (70) warehouse locations across the MSO (28 states).
- Resolve supplier-related issues; including disputes, quality concerns, payment discrepancies and track on-time deliveries.
- Integration and conversions to Oracle for Cable One family of brand acquisitions.
- Lead Oracle procurement training to internal stakeholders.
- Procurement Reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business or like field, or 10 plus years’ experience in supply chain management is preferred.
- Proficient in all Microsoft products, specifically Excel.
- Oracle experience or similar ERP system is preferred.
- Capacity to lead, develop and train internal staff members.
- Meticulous in organization, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task, self-disciplined and think independently.
- Ability to create, comprehend and discuss technical aspects that apply to the products and services we deploy to serve our customers.
- Demonstrated ability of excellent people skills and communication.
Core Competencies
- Committed: Values each customer, while working hard to keep their business and support our communities.
- Helpful: Delivers support in the ways that are most useful to our customers and addresses their needs with expertise, respect, and empathy.
- Proactive: Understand what our customers need, and actively works to make their relationship with use seamless, easy, and rewarding.
- Personal: Knows our customers well, and tailors our communications and interactions to address their needs and expectations.
Benefits
Cable One and our family of brands appreciates the role our associates play to help the company grow, and in return an excellent benefits package is offered to our associates to recognize the importance of their contributions, such as:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans – start when you start!
- Life insurance (self, spouse, children)
- Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and personal/sick days)
- 401(k) - 100% company match starts day 1 of employment (up to 5% of eligible compensation)
- Group Legal plan with Identity Theft Protection
Additional Perks
- Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 on 1st year)
- Annual community support to various organizations across the U.S.
- Associate recognition & awards programs
- Advancement opportunities
- Collaborative work environment
- FREE Cable One services for associates who live in a serviceable area
- Up to $75/mo. Stipend
- Remote Access to select premium channels (Cable One, Sparklight, Cable America and ValueNet Fiber Only)
- Vehicle provided for daily work purposes, if residing within reasonable radius from office location
We’re an Award-Winning Organization!
- Forbes’ “America’s Best Midsized Employers” 2021-2023
Our Commitment
Diversity lies in the communities we serve and among the associates who dedicate themselves to ensure our continued success. Here at Cable One and our family of brands, we believe it is our individual and unique talents, backgrounds and perspectives that, when combined, truly make us an unstoppable force. "Stronger Together" is not just a verbal cue, it is the motto that our associates live by, exemplify, and embody each and every day.
Cable One and our family of brands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Pre-hire Processes
Cable One and our family of brands is committed to keeping our associates and customers safe. Job offers are contingent upon the results of background, drug screening, and reference check. Only after successfully passing these pre-hire clearances are individuals approved for hire and ready to start their successful and rewarding career.
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