Sourcing Manager

Overview

Source and manage regional telecom vendors, overseeing contracts, performance, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• vendor vetting
• vendor onboarding
• scorecard management
• data analysis
• report preparation
• purchase orders

Tasks

-Provide training, ad-hoc financial analyses and reporting. -Aid Corporate VMO (Vendor Management Organization) in the proper vetting of prospect vendors and facilitate due diligence reviews. -Collaborate with the markets to reconcile vendor accounts. -Provide daily, weekly, and monthly accountability in support of market vendor base. -Work with market leaders to understand / interpret the needs of your region. -Support management, field teams, and other cross-functional departments -Maintain vendor scorecard with metrics, performance goals, and improvement initiatives -Maintain integrity, impeccable action within markets and lead ethically and by example. -Introduce new incentive programs to vendors with the goal of making MasTec the partner of choice -Attend industry related trade shows and conventions. -Provide vendors with forecast of jobs -Support customer program goals and objectives: promote supplier diversity, vendor incentive programs, etc. -Manage the vendor onboarding process with MasTec -Collaborate with stakeholders to guarantee agreement on pricing, terms & conditions, and processes -Recruit and vet general contractors for both wireless and fiber infrastructure builds -Actively engage partners and promote mutually beneficial initiatives. -Source vendors for the central eastern region (TN/NC/KY/SC); understand demand-supply crew gaps and develop action plans to close those gaps -Schedule and coordinate the mobilization of contractor resources. -Advocate for partners and vendors -Central point of contact for project and market staff. Liaison between Corporate VMO, business partners, vendors, suppliers, project teams, and corporate support teams -Analyze, organize, and report on large data sets. -Assist with unique projects and help drive new initiatives in market. -Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc reports. -Help conduct vendor meetings and lead ongoing communications. -Promote collaboration between market leaders and within the Sourcing organization. -Manage vendor issue escalations and follow-thru to ensure resolution -Support the development, enhancement, and management of the VMO Vendor Compliance program. -Provide leadership and total lifecycle supplier relationship management. -Conduct market research and help maintain pipeline of qualified candidates to meet market needs. -Monitor purchase orders.

Requirements

• excel
• powerpoint
• project management
• procurement
• oracle
• bachelors

What You Bring

-Must have proficient computer software skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Visio -Must have excellent presentation and communication skills -Must have a proven track record in negotiating pricing and reducing costs. -Effective project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously -Must possess high ethical standards and possess an expert ability to handle confidential, sensitive and critical issues -Must reside in target market - preferably TN or NC -5 years' experience in procurement/strategic sourcing -Expert organizational and planning skills; attention to detail; productive without compromising quality -Knowledgeable of state and local laws for General Contractor licensing requirements -Working knowledge of Oracle, QuickBase, Avetta, and other similar online industry/SaaS database supplier relationship management applications -Familiarity with vendors (telecom construction) along NC/SC/TN/KY market -3 years' experience in Telecom supply industry preferred -A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Managment or related field -Ability to travel up to 50% travel (required) -Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgement

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Benefits

-Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) -Medical, dental and vision insurance -Family and medical leave -Life insurance -401(k) with company match -Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts -Paid time off -Short-term and Long-term disability -Bereavement leave -Paid holidays

About Mastec Communications Group

-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.

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