Sourcing Manager
Mastec Communications Group
Source and manage vendors for telecom projects in the SE US region.
21 days ago ago
$85,000 - $98,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Knoxville, TN
Field
Company Size
22,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Communications
Energy Transition Solutions
Electric Vehicle Charging (EVi)
Oil & Gas
Power Generation
Power Delivery
Heavy Civil and Industrial
Technology Deployment
Role
What you would be doing
vendor onboarding
data analysis
scorecard management
reporting
market research
vendor liaison
- Support customer program goals and objectives: promote supplier diversity, vendor incentive programs, etc.
- Introduce new incentive programs to vendors with the goal of making MasTec the partner of choice
- Assist with unique projects and help drive new initiatives in market.
- Central point of contact for project and market staff. Liaison between Corporate VMO, business partners, vendors, suppliers, project teams, and corporate support teams
- Advocate for partners and vendors
- Actively engage partners and promote mutually beneficial initiatives.
- Conduct market research and help maintain pipeline of qualified candidates to meet market needs.
- Provide vendors with forecast of jobs
- Promote collaboration between market leaders and within the Sourcing organization.
- Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc reports.
- Support management, field teams, and other cross-functional departments
- Attend industry related trade shows and conventions.
- Analyze, organize, and report on large data sets.
- Provide daily, weekly, and monthly accountability in support of market vendor base.
- Provide leadership and total lifecycle supplier relationship management.
- Manage the vendor onboarding process with MasTec
- Collaborate with the markets to reconcile vendor accounts.
- Monitor purchase orders.
- Work with market leaders to understand / interpret the needs of your region.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to guarantee agreement on pricing, terms & conditions, and processes
- Manage vendor issue escalations and follow-thru to ensure resolution
- Maintain vendor scorecard with metrics, performance goals, and improvement initiatives
- Recruit and vet general contractors for both wireless and fiber infrastructure builds
- Provide training, ad-hoc financial analyses and reporting.
- Help conduct vendor meetings and lead ongoing communications.
- Source vendors for the central eastern region (TN/NC/KY/SC); understand demand-supply crew gaps and develop action plans to close those gaps
- Aid Corporate VMO (Vendor Management Organization) in the proper vetting of prospect vendors and facilitate due diligence reviews.
- Schedule and coordinate the mobilization of contractor resources.
- Support the development, enhancement, and management of the VMO Vendor Compliance program.
- Maintain integrity, impeccable action within markets and lead ethically and by example.
What you bring
oracle
quickbase
bachelor's degree
procurement
project management
negotiation
- Must have proficient computer software skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Visio
- A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Managment or related field
- Effective project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
- Must reside in target market - preferably TN or NC
- Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgement
- Knowledgeable of state and local laws for General Contractor licensing requirements
- Must have a proven track record in negotiating pricing and reducing costs.
- Must have excellent presentation and communication skills
- 3 years' experience in Telecom supply industry preferred
- Working knowledge of Oracle, QuickBase, Avetta, and other similar online industry/SaaS database supplier relationship management applications
- 5 years' experience in procurement/strategic sourcing
- Expert organizational and planning skills; attention to detail; productive without compromising quality
- Ability to travel up to 50% travel (required)
- Familiarity with vendors (telecom construction) along NC/SC/TN/KY market
- Must possess high ethical standards and possess an expert ability to handle confidential, sensitive and critical issues
- Short-term and Long-term disability
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid holidays
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Bereavement leave
- Family and medical leave
- Life insurance
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Company
Overview
- Founded to deliver specialized construction and engineering services, focusing on the telecommunications sector.
- As a leader in infrastructure, expanded capabilities to serve energy, utilities, and communication industries.
- Works on large-scale projects such as building networks, installing fiber optics, and power transmission.
- Offers integrated solutions for both public and private sector projects, handling complex logistics and construction challenges.
- Known for handling some of the largest communication infrastructure projects in North America, especially in 5G network development.
- Delivers high-quality results on time and within budget, even in challenging environments.
- Continues to grow, diversifying into renewable energy, including solar and wind power infrastructure projects.
- Safety is our number one priority.
- We are committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
- We foster a culture of collaboration and mutual respect.
- We believe in the importance of innovation and leveraging technology.
- Integrity and accountability guide every decision and action.
- We value diversity of thought and experience.
2050
Net Zero Emission Goal
Commitment to achieving net zero emissions.
- Actively works to reduce energy consumption and waste.
- Investments in renewable energy projects.
- Uses eco-friendly materials and sustainable building practices.
- Focus on improving energy efficiency across operations and projects.
- Has established strategic initiatives to increase diverse representation in leadership roles.
- Tracks gender diversity, with a clear focus on improving female representation.
- Provides employee resource groups and mentoring programs to support diverse talent.
- Reports on diversity metrics, working towards greater inclusivity in recruitment.
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