Senior Procurement Manager

IQ Fiber•Jacksonville, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Because the internet is now the heartbeat of our homes and an essential tool for business, it should run without interruption or stress. IQ Fiber was created to offer 100% fiber-optic high-speed internet, transparent pricing, and attentive customer service to deliver a Smarter internet experience. As part of our rapidly growing team, your contributions will directly impact our success. Your work matters here. We’re looking for energetic, collaborative, and customer-focused talent with the ability to proactively move our business forward. In return, you’ll find a place where your voice matters. You’ll find a team that works hard and has fun. And, if you’re like us, you’ll know you made a Smarter career choice. This position is located in Jacksonville, FL- Local candidates, please. Position Summary: The Senior Procurement Manager owns IQ Fiber's procurement function end-to-end, from long-term sourcing strategy to daily supply chain execution. This is a senior individual contributor and functional leadership role that carries direct accountability for procurement outcomes across the organization, including cost performance, supplier quality, supply continuity, and process maturity. Reporting to the Director of Procurement, Fleet & Facilities and working alongside Finance and OSP leadership, you will serve as the company's subject matter expert on procurement strategy, vendor relationships, and supply chain risk. You will be expected to bring forward recommendations and to build a procurement function that scales with IQ Fiber's aggressive network expansion plans. This role is suited for a seasoned procurement professional who has operated at a strategic level, managed meaningful contract portfolios, and can move fluidly between advising senior leadership and rolling up their sleeves to get things done.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field; equivalent professional experience demonstrating the same depth of knowledge will be considered.
5–7 years of progressive procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience, with at least 2–3 years in a senior individual contributor or lead capacity.
Demonstrated experience negotiating high-value supplier contracts, including multi-year agreements exceeding $1M in value.
Experience in telecommunications, fiber optic internet, infrastructure construction, or a closely related industry.
Proven ability to build or mature a procurement function, including process design, policy development, and KPI implementation.
Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive sourcing strategy, forecast supply needs, and present recommendations to senior leadership.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to C-suite executives and managing external vendor relationships at a senior level.
High integrity, strong work ethic, and the executive presence to operate as a functional leader in a fast-moving, high-growth company.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with OSP (outside plant) materials and fiber network construction supply chains.
People management or formal mentorship experience.
Experience evaluating, implementing, or optimizing ERP or procurement management platforms (e.g., NetSuite, Coupa, or similar).
Professional certification: CPSM, CPIM, or equivalent.
Experience in a high-growth startup or early-stage company environment where processes were built, not inherited.

Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy & Function Ownership
Strategic Sourcing & Contract Management
Supply Planning & Risk Management
Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence
Act as IQ Fiber's internal subject matter expert on procurement, supply chain strategy, and vendor management, advising leadership with data-backed recommendations.
Lead, mentor, and develop junior procurement team members, setting clear expectations and building capability within the function.
Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and OSP leadership to align procurement strategy with business objectives, budget constraints, and network build timelines.
Support special projects, including financial modeling, vendor risk analysis, and workflow process improvements.
Manage vendor disputes and escalations, representing IQ Fiber with professionalism and a solutions-oriented approach.
Perform other duties as assigned.