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Manager, Enterprise Procurement


Comcast


Location

Philadelphia, PA | United States


Job description

Job Summary

Comcast is seeking a Manager, Enterprise Procurement to help build the broadband infrastructure of the future. In this role you will work collaboratively with key stakeholders and industry leaders to develop, champion, and execute category strategies to enable the multiple year network upgrade across the Comcast network to bring multigigabit symmetrical broadband to millions of homes. This role will primarily be responsible for strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships for last mile technology enablement for hybrid fiber coax and fiber to the premise solutions. This role reports to the Senior Director of Access Network Infrastructure. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, category management experience, and a commercial mindset. Ability to engage cross-functionally to understand the needs of business unit leadership, identify and evaluate potential partners and suppliers, draft and issue requests for proposals, lead negotiations, identify and execute on cost reduction opportunities, and overall category management. Candidates who possess knowledge of broadband technology are highly desirable. Responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the Procurement department. Primarily responsible for the external procurement, sourcing and contracting of goods and services. Implements department procedures and objectives. Assists in creating and implementing department budget. Serves as a Subject Matter Expert and provides guidance to employees as required. Core responsibilities include: • Proactively engage with Comcast stakeholders (program management, engineering, operations, strategy, finance, and product development) to develop and execute multiple year strategies to support Comcast’s network upgrade and expansion. • Gain category expertise by understanding market & technology conditions; align and update strategy to meet business needs and mitigate risk. • Identify sourcing alternatives to drive efficiencies via benchmarking, competitive quotes, and changing requirements. • Conduct and compile supplier, industry, and market research to build negotiation strategies and identify opportunities to drive efficiencies. • Lead the day-to-day process of ensuring successful partnerships. • Drive cost transparency and build total cost of ownership models. • Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and serve as the lead point of contact for all commercial issues. General Candidate Requirements • Commercial mindset and strong analytical skills, including data visualization skills. • Solid organizational and project management skills • Strong written and oral communications skills • Experience interacting with and presenting to leadership and stakeholders at a variety of levels. • Ability to work both in a team environment and independently to achieve cross-functional results. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree, with 5+ years related experience. Degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations preferred, but other majors accepted with right work experience. • Consulting, Business Development, Telecom/Cable experience is a plus. • Candidates should be proficient with Excel and PowerPoint. • Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities

Employees at all levels are expected to:

Disclaimer:

Comcast is proud to be 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.

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

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.


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