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Role Summary

 Our ultimate goal in Corporate Supply Chain Management is to be the best in what we do – delivering innovative, end-to-end solutions that reflect the knowledge and expertise of a world class supply chain. At Cox, we focus on delivering on our commitments and being accountable for our results, while providing an excellent work environment with work/life balance. We are looking for an individual to join our team, with the skills, abilities, and attitude to help us be the best sourcing organization in our industry. The Sourcing Manager for Market Expansion is a position that reports to the Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing Indirect. The right candidate must enjoy working in a fast-paced competitive and changing environment, while effectively collaborating and communicating in alignment with the Cox culture. The main role of this position is to work with field representatives, at all levels, to identify priorities related to residential and commercial fiber builds.  You will drive the execution of the Cox sourcing strategy for our Metro Expansion Team’s specific sourcing events.  This is a person who handles the sourcing process, gathering stakeholder requirements while helping us achieve diversity spend.  This hardworking Individual keeps the team aligned on the execution and results of every project.  This will require you to stay focused, while delivering savings and balancing the needs and desired results of our business and boundary partners.  

 Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Support market leaders coordinating state and city request for proposals (RFP) responses inclusive of wireless and Smart City projects

Identify market opportunities based on the influx of funds at the federal, state, and local levels

Communicate opportunities to leadership teams

Monitor capital investment discussions, and proactively act on decisions

Define and execute on sourcing work for any necessary initiatives, making sure that our security, technology, and business requirements are clear and in place

Develop sourcing activities, using our seven-step process

Evaluate bids and select suppliers who will best serve our business needs

Negotiate pricing and terms of contracts to keep risk low and satisfaction high

Evaluate vendor performance and compliance to prepare for renewing contracts ensuring we’re always working with the very best partners

 What’s In It for You?

Cox’s highly competitive and other compensation perks (401k + company matching, comprehensive medical benefits, etc.), Cox discounted services, tuition reimbursement for academic pursuits, adoption assistance, paid time off to volunteer, childcare and eldercare resources, pet insurance and much more. For employees located in one of the Cox markets, you will also be offered free Cox Communications Internet. The Cox culture is one that values people more than technology, so it’s our goal to make sure you feel recognized for your contributions. 

Growth is a good thing, and you’ll have opportunities to learn and train so you can sharpen your skills and explore opportunities across the Cox family of businesses that will continue to challenge and empower you. In the future, you may have the opportunity to cultivate customer relationships in other sectors where we operate like cleantech, health care and new forms of transportation mobility.  

Required Qualifications

5 or more years of sourcing/procurement or related field experience in telecommunications

3 or more years of experience required if candidate possesses a related advanced degree  

Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Products including Word, Excel and Power Point

Excellent analytical, reporting, communications, presentation, and collaborative skills to work effectively with teams throughout organization 

Ability to manage several complex projects at one time

Ability to identify opportunities and take necessary actions to continuously improve our value proposition for our customers.

Exceptional planning and organizational skills

Strong aptitude for customer service and stakeholder management

 Preferred Qualifications:

A university degree in Business, Engineering or Related Field Experience, or SCM / Strategic Sourcing Experience

BS/BA in related discipline strongly desired (i.e. Business, etc.).   

Prefer certification in Project Management (PMP), Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management ISM, CPM or related

Experience in the use of supply chain technologies such as Oracle P2P and eSourcing Suites for sourcing event management

Experience with the 7-step strategic sourcing process

Experience negotiating contracts and price with suppliers and contractors providing telecom/broadband outside plant (aerial and underground) construction and maintenance services, and customer connectivity and equipment installations (CPE and pedestal-to-home) Experience managing third-party labor in network plant engineering, construction, and maintenance projects

Knowledge of the telecommunications marketplace, or knowledge of a MSO’s operations

Knowledge of telecommunications/broadband construction contractors and third-party services providers

Prior consulting experience

Who We Are

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through broadband applications and services. The largest private telecom company in America, we proudly serve six million homes and businesses across 18 states. We're dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities and the characteristics that makes each one unique.

About Cox 

We are the Cox family of businesses. We’ve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us.  Our primary divisions – Cox Communications and Cox Automotive – are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators.  We’re also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation.  We’re looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope you’ll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at coxenterprises.com. 

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).  For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.  

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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