Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

EchoStar•Centennial, CO

About The Position

Managing corporate procurement across complex corporate environments presents persistent challenges around supplier cost management, contract execution delays, and operational inefficiencies. This role resolves supplier friction and cost overruns by executing strategic RFx processes, evaluating Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and establishing high-impact vendor relationships. The position streamlines purchasing workflows while directly driving measurable cost-saving outcomes enterprise-wide. What Success Looks Like (Objectives): Partner with Business Units, Operations, and Analytics teams to competitively source goods and services while achieving target cost-saving goals Execute end-to-end purchasing processes; managing RFx events, supplier contracts, requisitions, and purchase orders across the enterprise Enforce corporate supply chain policies, regulatory guidelines, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance across all business transactions Leverage AI-driven market intelligence tools to analyze vendor data, optimize supplier selection, and enhance procurement forecasting capabilities

Requirements

Strategic sourcing expertise and advanced negotiation skills tailored to complex corporate IT environments
Deep knowledge of total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, commodity research, and end-to-end contract management
AI Application fluency to evaluate supplier data, streamline vendor automated processing setups, and optimize procurement workflows
Proficiency in enterprise procurement platforms, specifically Oracle Purchasing systems, ERP, and database management tools
Comprehensive understanding of regulatory standards, corporate governance, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance principles
Exceptional problem-solving abilities, cross-functional collaboration, and project management skills in fast-paced environments
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college
8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contract negotiation, commodity management, and business analysis
At least 8 years of experience with ERP platforms including Oracle Purchasing capabilities
At least 8 years of experience with end-to-end RFx execution and contract negotiation
At least 8 years of experience with data management tools, database reporting, and automated PO/invoice processing (EDI or cXML)
Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Responsibilities

Partner with Business Units, Operations, and Analytics teams to competitively source goods and services while achieving target cost-saving goals
Execute end-to-end purchasing processes; managing RFx events, supplier contracts, requisitions, and purchase orders across the enterprise
Enforce corporate supply chain policies, regulatory guidelines, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance across all business transactions
Leverage AI-driven market intelligence tools to analyze vendor data, optimize supplier selection, and enhance procurement forecasting capabilities