Job Information
Dish Network Strategic Sourcing Manager in ENGLEWOOD, Colorado
Company Summary
DISH, an EchoStar Company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products, and now we are building America’s First Smart Network™.
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.
Department Summary
Our investment in the future needs those with an eye on the bottom line, and our Financial organization plays a vital role in supporting our game-changing ideas with creative solutions to complex problems. Team members have the unique opportunity to explore diverse business lines, gaining hands-on experience in various facets of finance, including accounting, audit and supply chain management.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
DISH is seeking a dynamic and accomplished professional to join our team as a Strategic Sourcing Manager. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing, you will lead/support DISH sourcing activities, including the development and implementation of sourcing strategies across multiple categories.
Key Responsibilities:
Review historical spending and purchases and develop category strategies in conjunction with the business units and Strategic Sourcing leadership
Identify process improvement opportunities in both the sourcing processes and the business interactions with suppliers
Build and execute negotiation strategies and develop award recommendations for business stakeholders
Help identify continuous improvement opportunities as well as mitigating and escalating issues
Understand supplier contracts currently in place and support internal stakeholders in retrieving relevant contact details
Advise Requestors within the Business Units on whether to leverage existing contracts or initiate a new sourcing request to identify supplier(s)
Develop sourcing strategies in collaboration with Business Units
Structure and manage sourcing events; develop RFx requirements and management of RFx documents/processes
Develop qualitative and quantitative evaluation criteria and facilitate evaluation of supplier proposals and shortlisting of RFx participants
Develop negotiation strategies and lead supplier negotiations
Draft contract language and work with business units to define requirements and reflect them in contract language
Identify, analyze, & mitigate contractual risk
Provide support in vendor relationship management, escalation, and dispute resolution when needed
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college
4-7 years of relevant management experience in the area of strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and business analysis
Skills:
Demonstrated results and value realization from sourcing activities
Procurement and/or Supply Chain related professional certification preferred
Results-oriented mentality with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and quality
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $72,350.00/Year - $103,400.00/Year
Benefits
We also offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits (https://careers.dish.com/about/benefits?pk_vid=7df16cf2830b8db21671727467e02e66) .
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.
This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We are a true merit-based organization and work hard so there are no artificial barriers to one's potential success. DISH is committed to a workforce where everyone's opportunities are limitless.
Consistent with this commitment, DISH will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others, or is otherwise not required by law.