CO Salary Range: USD 88,200.00 - 156,600.00 per year

　　When working through a challenge, are you analytical, thoughtful, and calm? Are you a strong problem solver and decision maker, even in a high-volume, fast-paced environment? If so, you may be a fit for our Purchasing Manager position!

　　Spectrum keeps more than 32 million customers connected across our 41-state footprint by offering state-of-the-art products and services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, mobile, and voice. Our Procurement team plays the integral role of making sure the products and services obtained by Spectrum are appropriate and valuable for our business partners.

　　BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

　　As Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for planning and implementing purchasing activities, ensuring company policies are followed. You will coordinate purchase requests, create purchase orders in Ariba, and reconcile invoice and PO mismatches. Additionally, you will supervise and mentor less experienced staff, exhibiting strong interpersonal and people management skills, and extensive knowledge of purchasing principles and procedures.

　　WHAT OUR PURCHASING MANAGERS ENJOY MOST

　　Managing, troubleshooting, and problem-solving any issues that arise in the end-to-end purchasing process, from receiving purchase requests to closing open purchase orders.Supervising, developing, and mentoring direct reports and less experienced staff members.Ensuring staff receive appropriate formal and on-the-job training, and cross-training is provided to support skills growth, career opportunities, and resource load balancing.Building and maintaining trusted relationships with business unit internal customers and Charter's supplier community.Focusing primarily on non-inventory purchases but providing assistance with inventory purchases when needed.Consulting with the business to identify opportunities for process improvement and system solutions.Serving as the integration point to support complex, cross-functional initiatives.Assisting with auditing supplier performance on invoice and shipment discrepancies and working closely with internal departments to resolve issues.Communicating real-time with suppliers regarding performance.Supporting the Sourcing Teams with competitive bid activities.Actively participating in various process improvement and cost optimization activities, such as supplier consolidation, product standardization, item master cleanup, and other purchasing-related activities.

　　As part of the Procurement Department, you will be a driving force behind the strategic sourcing and purchasing of goods and services that power Spectrum. Our expertise in securing the best possible price, quality, and overall value helps to ensure Spectrum's continued growth and success. Through strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, we work tirelessly to bring innovation and efficiency to every aspect of our procurement process.

　　WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO SPECTRUM

　　Required Qualifications

　　Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Knowledge of Microsoft Office applicationsPurchasing or Purchasing-related activities - 7+ yearsWorking with an electronic purchasing tool - 3+ years

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred Supplier negotiation and project management experience - 7+ yearsCable and or telecommunications industry experience - 3+ yearsManagement or leadership experience - 2+ years

　　Working Conditions

　　Hybrid Schedule - Three in-office days weekly

　　SPECTRUM CONNECTS YOU TO MORE

　　Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees' careers as they move up or around the companySupportive Teams: Who you are matters here. And, we aim to foster an inclusive workplace where every person is empowered to bring their best ideasLearning Culture: With a dedicated focus on training and development, employees can have confidence that day one is truly just the beginning of a dynamic careerTotal Rewards: See all the ways we invest in you-at work and in life

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　　A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

　　The pay for this position has a salary range of $88,200.00 to $156,600.00. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience and location. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses.

　　Get to Know Us Charter Communications is known in the United States by our Spectrum brands, including: Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice, Spectrum Networks, Spectrum Enterprise and Spectrum Reach. When you join us, you're joining a strong community of more than 101,000 individuals working together to serve more than 32 million customers in 41 states and keep them connected to what matters most. Watch this video to learn more.

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