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Procurement Manager
CenturyLink
Broomfield, CO, United States
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CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) is a global communications and IT services company focused on connecting its customers to the power of the digital world. CenturyLink offers network and data systems management, big data analytics, managed security services, hosting, cloud, and IT consulting services. The company provides broadband, voice, video, advanced data and managed network services over a robust 265,000-route-mile U.S. fiber network and a 360,000-route-mile international transport network. Visit CenturyLink for more information.
Job Summary
• Manages complex vendor agreements and relationships across multiple commodities
• Delivers against corporate initiatives related to cost reduction, cost avoidance, supplier rationalization and continually benchmarks purchasing and process practices to effectively translate the analysis into action.
• Provides subject matter expertise and is a trusted advisor in regards to vendor management, sourcing, procurement.
Job Description
• Negotiates / re-negotiates new and existing agreements or statements of work, including RFI’s and RFP’s
• Prepares RFx documents, communication plans, and contract awards.
• Actively partners with legal teams and business unit stakeholders to develop and execute negotiation strategies that include optimal targets for pricing, service, and quality.
• Continually identifies and implements new opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance and proactively tracks these objectives.
• Implements and measures cost savings, reduction and avoidance programs and strategies. Continually refines these programs to deliver optimal results for the company.
• Responsible for vendor / supplier management. Conducts supplier rationalization and segmentation initiatives. Proactively reviews supplier performance and adherence to contractual terms. Leads business reviews and delivers resolution on difficult issues through effective negotiation tactics.
• Manages $100M in annual spend.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with business concentration / major or minor
Other Job Requirements
• Ability to work with various levels of management within the organization including executives.
• Experience with RFP / RFx catalog preferred
• Telecom or technology experience preferred
• Strong organizational and personal skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Team player with ability to work well with peers
• Process management and documentation skills
• Strategic thinker
• Possess 5+ years of relevant IT, sales, procurement or project management experience or other relevant contract management / negotiation experience, preferably in telecom or technology.
• Experience with contract terms and conditions.
• Process management and documentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to negotiate and manage several contracts at once.
• Possesses intermediate to advanced Excel and Word skills.
EEO Statement
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.
Disclaimer
The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.