Director of Strategic Sourcing

Classification: Exempt / Non-Bargaining

Position may be located remote. #LI-Remote

Join a team that offers growth potential, competitive compensation, an excellent benefits package and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of customers and communities. Consolidated Communications is a best-in-class, top 10 U.S. fiber provider that delivers reliable fiber communications solutions to consumers and businesses. We are committed to providing meaningful work in a positive environment while connecting people and enriching how they work and live. At Consolidated, our employees make the difference. We welcome and value individuals from different cultures, with diverse life and work experiences and educational backgrounds.

Responsible for developing and executing end-to-end procurement for IT hardware, software, and services including strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship management. This role involves managing vendor relationships, managing service level agreements and key performance indications, and ensuring the acquisition of high-quality IT goods and services at the best total value proposition. The category manager will work with key stakeholders in Networking and IT departments and other stakeholders to understand the needs of the business and execute a strategy that aligns with the overall objectives of the department and company.

• Lead the Strategic Sourcing and Category Management Team and Process
• Reviews spend analytics data to aggregate demand for strategic sourcing events and supplier consolidation
• Conduct supplier assessments for assigned categories with key suppliers.
• Identify, evaluate, and select vendors based on Total Cost of Ownership: quality, cost, terms, reliability, and service.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with vendors to secure favorable contractual terms and conditions.
• Stay current on market research and industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in procurement, incorporating insights into category strategies
• Lead the Strategic Sourcing Process
• Prepare and execute complex RFIs, RFPs, RFQs and reverse auctions, as well as, associated deep financial analysis, category benchmarks, trend analysis, and presentation of formal recommendations to senior executives
• Provide the leadership for developing successful supplier relationships for assigned categories, create and negotiate supplier contracts or pricing agreements with Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and/or Service Level Agreements (SLA)
• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies for IT procurement, including hardware, software, services, and telecom
  • Draft, review, and manage IT contracts, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
  • Resolve contractual disputes and issues in a timely manner.
  • Supplier Management
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key IT vendors.
  • Monitor vendor performance and address any issues or discrepancies.
  • Manage software renewals
  • Value Creation
  • Develop and implement cost-saving initiatives
  • Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking to ensure competitive pricing.
  • Manage software assets to ensure timely and adequate renewals (license counts match usage)
  • Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to IT sourcing and procurement (license utilization, etc.)
  • Risk Management
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with the IT supply chain.
  • Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions in IT supply.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to IT procurement including data protection and privacy Work in a team environment and align negotiation strategies with corporate strategies, goals and objectives
• Deliver annual savings in alignment to performance targets and objectives
• Maintain sourcing templates to optimize the sourcing process
• Maintain action plans weekly; track and report savings on a monthly basis to Senior Leadership Team for assigned categories/sourcing projects
• Drive Procurement Transformation
• Drive continuous improvement throughout of the supply chain by supporting the implementation of procurement systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field. MBA or advanced certification (e.g., CSCP, CPSM) preferred
• Strong negotiations skills necessary to seek appropriate cost, quality, delivery and terms
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, or IT management; working with following types of products and services:
  • SOW based IT consulting
  • SaaS
  • IT equipment
  • Data Center/Cloud services
• Proven track record of successful supplier negotiation and contract management.
• Knowledge of IT products, services and market trends.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package:

• 401(k) matching
• Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual bonus program to eligible employee's based upon organization performance

Pay range (commensurate with skills and experience): $120,000 - $150,000 annual salary plus bonus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, familial status, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.