Sr. Manager, Enterprise Procurement

Comcast • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast. Job Summary Comcast is looking for a Senior Manager to join the Enterprise Procurement team to focus on Fixed Network Infrastructure across Comcast Cable, Sky and NBCUniversal. This category includes Routers, Switches, and Optical Transport hardware & associated software, as well as the services involved in deploying and maintaining the hardware & associated software in Comcast's network. In this role, you will work collaboratively with stakeholders and senior leadership to develop and execute category strategies that support Comcast's growth, efficiency, and reliability targets. This role reports to the Executive Director of Fixed Network & Wireless Infrastructure. Candidates should possess excellent communication and influencing skills, global collaboration experience and the ability to manage complex negotiations with a strategic data-driven approach. Key technical skills for the role include category and supplier management, negotiation skills, and strong financial acumen. An understanding of communications technology and fixed network industry is beneficial but not required. Job Description

Requirements

• Desire and ability to learn.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Solid organizational and project management skills to execute strategy effectively & efficiently.
• Experience interacting with and presenting to leadership and stakeholders at a variety of levels.
• Ability to deconstruct complex problems, develop strategies and present & persuade others of strategy.
• Ability to pivot/update strategy as requirements and market conditions change.
• Commercial mindset and strong data analysis skills, including data visualization skills.
• Demonstrate independence & initiative, while knowing when to seek guidance before pursuing a path too far.
• Bachelor's degree, with 7+ years related experience.
• Degrees in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain/Operations are preferred, but other majors accepted with the right work experience.
• Highly proficient with Excel, Smartsheet, PowerPoint, Financial Analysis and Modeling.

Nice To Haves

• Consulting experience, Business Development, Telecom/Cable experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop & execute category strategies that align with business needs & market dynamics, while mitigating risk.
• Lead RFPs and bespoke negotiations, for new engagements and renewals.
• Lead negotiations on commercial and contractual T&Cs.
• Assist with building and maintaining strong executive-level supplier and stakeholder relationships.
• Assist with budget planning and support contract renewals.
• Analyze data (spend, savings, offers) & translate insights into clear presentations to guide decision-making.
• Drive strategy alignment and influence decisions across global teams in a matrix environment.
• Visualize information to effectively communicate ideas, strategies, data, etc. to senior leadership audiences.
• Work with Comcast procurement systems and tools to effectively manage projects and report results & savings.
• Contribute to special projects across the Enterprise Procurement team (communications, process improvements, learning & development, etc.).
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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 benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees