Overview:

Are you collaborative, analytical, and focused on delivering value? Are you solution-oriented, enjoy leading cross functional teams in a Fortune 100 company? If so, you may be a fit for our Procurement Manager position!

Spectrum keeps more than 32 million customers connected across our 41-state footprint by offering state-of-the-art products and services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, mobile, and voice. Our Procurement team plays the integral role of making sure the products and services obtained by Spectrum are appropriate and valuable for our business partners.

Responsibilities:

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

As a Supplier Diversity Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in Charter Communications' mission to excel in Supplier Diversity. You'll manage our Tier II Program, provide executive reports, analyze strategic spend, and drive the creation of diversity initiatives. Collaboration, a grasp of Sourcing processes, and leadership in building supplier relationships are essential. Join us in our commitment to supplier diversity excellence.

WHAT OUR Supplier Diversity Analysts ENJOY MOST

• Actively and consistently supporting all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Assisting in developing and executing annual and multi-year program plans to help Charter meet Supplier Diversity goals and continuously improving program operations.
• Managing the Tier II Reporting Program and supporting strategies to increase the annual impact, including focusing on Tier II spend improvement, analysis, prime supplier onboarding, and general reporting management.
• Working with Strategic Sourcing Teams to leverage identified business unit opportunities to utilize diverse suppliers, including understanding supply requirements and identifying/engaging qualified diverse suppliers for consideration in sourcing events.
• Managing supplier development programs and tracking supplier capacity and capability growth.
• Supporting efforts to build relationships with various local and regional diversity council organizations.
• Attending and representing Charter at various local and national diversity conferences and meetings.
• Coordinating event schedules and the participation of other Charter employees and Business Units (e.g., matchmaking events to identify qualified candidates).
• Promoting Charter in the Supplier Diversity community.
• Supporting and assisting in conducting and leading Supplier Diversity-related training sessions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Performing other duties as requested that support the success of Charter’s Supplier Diversity Program.

As part of the Procurement Department, you will be a driving force behind the strategic sourcing and purchasing of goods and services that power Spectrum. Our expertise in securing the best possible price, quality, and overall value helps to ensure Spectrum’s continued growth and success. Through strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, we work tirelessly to bring innovation and efficiency to every aspect of our procurement process.

Qualifications:

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Ability to simultaneously manage several projects in a fast-pace environment
• Ability to manage competing or changing priorities or objectives
• Ability to engage, influence and guide team members, suppliers and key stakeholders
• Ability to travel to local and national events and activities relevant to the program
• Advanced Data Analysis skills
• Effective strategic analysis skills
• Effective organizational skills
• Effective oral and written skills
• Effective relationship building skills (internal customers, suppliers, diversity councils)
• Effective customer service skills and ability to build a customer-focused culture
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or related experience 3+ years
• Supplier Diversity or Diversity & Inclusion program experience 0-3 years

Working Conditions

• Office Environment
• Travel up to 30-40% 

SPECTRUM CONNECTS YOU TO MORE

• Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees’ careers as they move up or around the company
• Supportive Teams: Who you are matters here. And, we aim to foster an inclusive workplace where every person is empowered to bring their best ideas
• Learning Culture: With a dedicated focus on training and development, employees can have confidence that day one is truly just the beginning of a dynamic career
• Total Rewards: See all the ways we invest in you—at work and in life

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About Spectrum

Charter Communications, Inc., is an American telecommunications and mass media company with services branded as Spectrum. With over 32 million customers in 41 states, it is the largest cable operator in the United States by subscribers, just ahead of Comcast, and the largest pay TV operator ahead of Comcast and AT&T.

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