Manager, Procurement

Company Description Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 133,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises. Procurement Manager – Manages all supply operations of products and services for our growing organization. This management role is key to our mission of optimal QTC, supply chain optimization, and vendor management. This role enables constant service delivery efficiency through planning, forecasting, and maintaining proper inventory levels to ultimately provide the best customer experience possible. The scope includes purchasing, operational reporting, end to end holistic procurement processes and support models, supplier contracts and associated processes of procurement and supply chain initiatives across the business. Drive the change towards a standardized and consistent approach to purchasing, system automation and streamlined processes. Responsibilities: Develop and manage procurement strategies that promote scalability Source, engage, and grow base of suppliers and vendors for direct, indirect, or services procurement Develop and ensure the delivery of vendor relationship improvement initiatives and programs Work closely with global logistics, project management office, and product team to ensure that hardware and software procured is consistently delivered to the expectations of our customers for timeline and technical capability. Work closely with finance team to continually build-out functionality and use of Netsuite ERP Own and manage all procurement related escalations Implement cost effective target operating model Drive continuous improvement, favorable pricing and payment terms from suppliers and vendors Own and manage purchase orders Operating to industry standards in terms of: Procurement strategy & planning Demand fulfillment Product and vendor compliance Procurement financial performance Policy management Ensures purchasing operational efficiency Drive continuous improvement and favorable pricing from suppliers and vendors Monitors industry and marketplace experiences with procurement and supply chain infrastructures and processes Oversees all procurement activity and ensures the desired timeline, resourcing, quality, and customer experience is achieved Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Procurement or Supply Chain Management Minimum of 7 years of experience in Service Delivery Minimum of 5 years of experience in leadership roles Ability to operate at senior management level in terms of communication, reporting and presenting Proven project management experience Strong service ethos Strategic planning, crisis management and problem-solving skills Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills Excellent communications, creative solutioning, problem solving capabilities Experience in managing/developing and training procurement specialists Must possess experience in managing budgets, conduct audits and enforce risk policies; and enhance internal and external relationships. Experience with purchasing network and telecommunications hardware/software and services Technical Skills: Netsuite ERP Service Now ITSM ITIL methodologies Stakeholder management and communication. Applies the highest level of management and leadership skills. CO Salary Range: $65,400 - $89,900 Benefits, Rewards & Wellness Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan Fitness membership discounts Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave Please note, in accordance with Zayo's commitment to providing and maintaining a workplace free of recognized hazards, all U.S. and Canadian employees and any employee, vendor, customer, or visitor who enters a Zayo office or facility in the U.S. and Canada must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of such vaccination. If you are hired by Zayo, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination or have a valid religious or medical reason not to be vaccinated.