Senior Procurement Manager

IQ Fiber

Jacksonville, FL, United States
On-site
End-to-end procurement function
Long-term sourcing strategy
Daily supply chain execution
The Senior Procurement Manager owns IQ Fiber's procurement function end-to-end, from long-term sourcing strategy to daily supply chain execution

Job Summary

  • The Senior Procurement Manager owns IQ Fiber's procurement function end-to-end, from long-term sourcing strategy to daily supply chain execution.
  • This role is suited for a seasoned procurement professional who has operated at a strategic level, managed meaningful contract portfolios, and can move fluidly between advising senior leadership and rolling up their sleeves to get things done.
  • You will be considered highly effective in this role when you own procurement outcomes - not just activities.

Matching Summary

The Senior Procurement Manager owns IQ Fiber's procurement function end-to-end, from long-term sourcing strategy to daily supply chain execution.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • end-to-end procurement function
  • long-term sourcing strategy
  • daily supply chain execution
  • cost performance
  • supplier quality
  • supply continuity
  • process maturity
  • vendor relationships
  • supply chain risk
  • fiber optic network construction materials
  • customer premise equipment
  • OSP operational supplies
  • market analysis
  • make-vs-buy evaluations
  • supplier diversification strategies
  • supply forecast process
  • network build plans
  • operational demand signals
  • lead time volatility
  • single-source dependencies
  • market pricing shifts
  • delivery performance
  • inventory levels
  • usage trends
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Inventory teams
  • subject matter expert
  • data-backed recommendations
  • vendor disputes and escalations

Nice-to-have

  • responsible, ethical, and sustainable sourcing practices
  • high-growth startup or early-stage company environment
  • collaborative and customer-focused talent
  • energetic and proactive approach

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
  • 5-7 years progressive procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience
  • 2-3 years senior individual contributor or lead capacity
  • negotiating high-value supplier contracts
  • multi-year agreements exceeding $1M
  • telecommunications, fiber optic internet, infrastructure construction, or related industry
  • build or mature a procurement function
  • process design, policy development, and KPI implementation
  • strong analytical skills
  • experience using data to drive sourcing strategy
  • forecast supply needs
  • present recommendations to senior leadership
  • excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • experience presenting to C-suite executives
  • managing external vendor relationships at a senior level
  • high integrity, strong work ethic
  • executive presence
  • Direct experience with OSP materials
  • fiber network construction supply chains
  • People management or formal mentorship experience
  • Experience evaluating, implementing, or optimizing ERP or procurement management platforms
  • Professional certification: CPSM, CPIM, or equivalent

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