VP, Indirect Procurement

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Spectrum's high-quality connectivity services depend on the collaboration and effectiveness of our Procurement team. We deliver value through innovative commercial expertise and strategic business solutions that support the delivery of advanced products and services and create positive customer experiences. The relationships we build with internal stakeholders and suppliers advance our evolving business goals and help keep innovative products affordable for Spectrum customers.

SUMMARY: The Vice President, Indirect Procurement is a key member of the Spectrum Procurement Leadership Team, reporting directly to the SVP, Strategic Procurement. This is a fast-paced, high-expectation seat: the team leading Spectrum's ~$10B indirect spend portfolio has already transformed how the function operates, and the VP must be able to keep pace from day one, sustaining well-informed, data-driven decision-making, rigorous risk management, and a track record of delivering significant, measurable value to the business nationally.

HOW THE VICE PRESIDENT, INDIRECT PROCUREMENT MAKES AN IMPACT This position leads Spectrum's Indirect Procurement spend categories, with annual spend of ~$10B across software/technology, telecommunications, contingent labor, professional services, HR benefits and insurance, training, uniforms, physical security services, and sales & marketing. The role sets strategic sourcing direction in partnership with BU stakeholders and leads the team responsible for Indirect Procurement.

Exploit critical savings opportunities by leveraging company-wide purchasing volume, advising business lines on opportunities that enhance profitability.

Strategic Sourcing Execution:

Lead complex strategy development, negotiations, and robust supply agreements

Champion well-informed, data-driven decision-making across the function, using AI and advanced tools where they add value

Develop deep, long-term partnerships with strategic suppliers to improve quality, lead times, responsiveness, and innovation

Establish communication plans on procurement activities for key stakeholders

Develop creative solutions to complex sourcing and business challenges

Attract, develop, mentor, and retain top talent, with clear performance measurement and continuous feedback for each direct report.

Lead and elevate an already high-performing, AI-ready team, sustaining a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Build strong relationships with senior leaders and stay actively involved in company initiatives, ensuring strategic sourcing input is embedded in major corporate decisions.

Mitigate supply chain risk — geopolitical, tariff, supplier-concentration, cyber, and disruption — by developing and managing risk mitigation strategies in close collaboration with Spectrum stakeholders, business units, and suppliers.

Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives that deliver year-over-year reductions in total sourcing spend.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
10+ years as a senior procurement leader with a demonstrated track record of delivering significant, measurable value at pace — currently operating as a Head of Procurement or a regional/national VP — within national or global sourcing and cost management at a publicly traded company.

Proven ability to operate within a high-performing, already-mature procurement organization — quickly earning credibility and sustaining momentum, rather than needing to build capability from the ground up.5+ years in a management/executive leadership role, with proven people-management skills: hiring, developing, coaching,…