CO Salary Range: USD 124,000.00 - 220,000.00 per year

When working through a challenge, are you analytical, thoughtful, and calm? Are you a strong problem solver and decision maker, even in a high-volume, fast-paced environment? If so, you may be a fit for our Software Procurement Director position!

Spectrum keeps nearly 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 team plays the integral role of making sure the products and services obtained by Spectrum are appropriate and valuable for our business partners.

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

As the Software Procurement Director, you will lead strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, spend analysis/management, and team member development. You will partner with business leaders to reduce the total cost of ownership and deliver incremental value. Your responsibilities will include building and maintaining strong linkages with stakeholders and maximizing supplier relationships through effective strategic sourcing and contracting processes. Additionally, you will provide leadership, training, and guidance to staff to support their overall development.

• Serving as a subject matter expert for all type of Software and related services including perpetual, term and subscription agreements, maintenance and support, and other IT products.
• Analyzing various software cost models/options and provide recommendations to stakeholders.
• Developing complex software sourcing strategies and category plans that span across the business.
• Performing required business analysis with key stakeholders to align business priorities with procurement initiatives.
• Leading the supplier selection process through management of formal RFP, RFQ and RFI processes.
• Leading very complex multi-BU sourcing initiatives across the enterprise.
• Utilizing Procurement expertise to develop in-depth knowledge of suppliers and evaluate their capabilities to help drive solutions for our internal stakeholders.
• Determining, overseeing and performing the negotiation and contract management of large-scale, enterprise-wide volume purchase agreements.
• Overseeing supplier contract performance - acting as an escalation point in the event of non-performance.
• Managing supplier relationships and contract activities in support of the business.
• Developing, monitoring and amending departmental processes and procedures to ensure effective administration of agreements and centralization of procurement activities.
• Leveraging systems including Contract management, P2P and Supplier management to improve sourcing strategies and communication with suppliers.
• Training and developing management staff to ensure alignment of departmental activities with organizational goals and objectives.
• Managing direct reports through leveraging team member skills, coaching, and identifying developmental activities to achieve department goals.

• Education:
• • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience:
  • Software procurement experience - 5 + years
  • Experience in general procurement, contract negotiation, and contract management 8+ years
  • Experience managing and developing employees - 5 + years
  • Experience in eProcurement technology (Ariba preferred)
• Abilities:
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
  • Ability to be self-driven with an adaptive leadership style and a passion for procurement
  • Ability to source and manage complex negotiations
  • Ability to create effective business relationships while influencing change
  • Ability to focus on total cost of ownership
  • Ability to display ethics and Integrity

• • Demonstrated problem solving and issue resolution skills
  • Demonstrated analytical skills
  • Demonstrated business and financial skills
  • Demonstrated strategic thinking and tactical execution skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge of different types of software and services
  • Superior knowledge of information technology and software terminology
  • Superior communication and presentation skills

• Education:
  • Master's Degree
• Working Conditions
  • Office Environment
  • This position is eligible to work in a hybrid work model (combination of in-office and remote days)

• 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