Sr. Manager, Enterprise Procurement

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Job Summary

Comcast is looking for a Senior Manager to join the Enterprise Procurement team to focus on Fixed Network Infrastructure across Comcast Cable, Sky and NBCUniversal. This category includes Routers, Switches, and Optical Transport hardware & associated software, as well as the services involved in deploying and maintaining the hardware & associated software in Comcast’s network. In this role, you will work collaboratively with stakeholders and senior leadership to develop and execute category strategies that support Comcast’s growth, efficiency, and reliability targets. This role reports to the Executive Director of Fixed Network & Wireless Infrastructure. Candidates should possess excellent communication and influencing skills, global collaboration experience and the ability to manage complex negotiations with a strategic data-driven approach. Key technical skills for the role include category and supplier management, negotiation skills, and strong financial acumen. An understanding of communications technology and fixed network industry is beneficial but not required.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Develop & execute category strategies that align with business needs & market dynamics, while mitigating risk.
• Lead RFPs and bespoke negotiations, for new engagements and renewals.
• Lead negotiations on commercial and contractual T&Cs.
• Assist with building and maintaining strong executive-level supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Assist with budget planning and support contract renewals.
• Analyze data (spend, savings, offers) & translate insights into clear presentations to guide decision-making.
• Drive strategy alignment and influence decisions across global teams in a matrix environment.
• Visualize information to effectively communicate ideas, strategies, data, etc. to senior leadership audiences.
• Work with Comcast procurement systems and tools to effectively manage projects and report results & savings.
• Contribute to special projects across the Enterprise Procurement team (communications, process improvements, learning & development, etc.).
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

General Candidate Requirements

• Desire and ability to learn.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Solid organizational and project management skills to execute strategy effectively & efficiently.
• Experience interacting with and presenting to leadership and stakeholders at a variety of levels.
• Ability to deconstruct complex problems, develop strategies and present & persuade others of strategy.
• Ability to pivot/update strategy as requirements and market conditions change.
• Commercial mindset and strong data analysis skills, including data visualization skills.
• Demonstrate independence & initiative, while knowing when to seek guidance before pursuing a path too far.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, with 7+ years related experience. Degrees in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain/Operations are preferred, but other majors accepted with the right work experience.
• Consulting experience, Business Development, Telecom/Cable experience is a plus.
• Highly proficient with Excel, Smartsheet, PowerPoint, Financial Analysis and Modeling.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Skills:

Strategic Procurement; Project Management; Financial Analysis

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Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

7-10 Years