Procurement Manager, Networks
Procurement Manager, Networking
Location: Denver, CO (hybrid) 4 days a week on site
About the Role
A large telecommunications company is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Procurement Manager with deep expertise in networking technologies to join their growing team in Denver, CO. This role is critical in driving cost-effective sourcing strategies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring the timely procurement of networking infrastructure and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives for networking hardware, software, and services.
- Develop and execute category strategies aligned with business goals and technology roadmaps.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service-level agreements (SLAs) with key suppliers and OEMs.
- Collaborate with engineering, IT, and operations teams to understand technical requirements and ensure procurement aligns with project timelines.
- Monitor supplier performance and manage vendor risk, compliance, and quality.
- Drive cost savings, process improvements, and innovation in the supply chain.
- Stay current on market trends, emerging technologies, and supplier capabilities in the networking and telecom space.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of procurement experience, with a strong focus on networking or telecommunications preferred.
- Proven track record in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management.
- Experience working with major vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Arista, or Nokia is a plus.
- Strong analytical, communication, strategic thinking and stakeholder management skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
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