Senior Procurement Manager

A Smarter Career Choice

Because the internet is now the heartbeat of our homes and an essential tool for business, it should run without interruption or stress. IQ Fiber was created to offer 100% fiber‑optic high‑speed internet, transparent pricing, and attentive customer service to deliver a Smarter internet experience. As part of our rapidly growing team, your contributions will directly impact our success. Your work matters here.

We’re looking for energetic, collaborative, and customer‑focused talent with the ability to proactively move our business forward. In return, you’ll find a place where your voice matters. You’ll find a team that works hard and has fun. And, if you’re like us, you’ll know you made a Smarter career choice.

This position is located in Jacksonville, FL - Local candidates, please.

The Senior Procurement Manager owns IQ Fiber’s procurement function end‑to‑end, from long‑term sourcing strategy to daily supply chain execution. This is a senior individual contributor and functional leadership role that carries direct accountability for procurement outcomes across the organization, including cost performance, supplier quality, supply continuity, and process maturity.

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, Fleet & Facilities and working alongside Finance and OSP leadership, you will serve as the company’s subject‑matter expert on procurement strategy, vendor relationships, and supply chain risk. You will be expected to bring forward recommendations and to build a procurement function that scales with IQ Fiber’s aggressive network expansion plans.

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.

1. Procurement Strategy & Function Ownership

• Define and own IQ Fiber’s procurement strategy, including sourcing policy, supplier selection criteria, contracting standards, and supply chain governance
• Set and track procurement KPIs, including cost savings, supplier on‑time delivery, contract compliance, and spend under management
• Evaluate and continuously improve procurement systems, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency, visibility, and control as the company scales
• Build and maintain structured bid and RFP processes that ensure competitive sourcing and defensible vendor selection decisions
• Ensure all procurement activity aligns with IQ Fiber’s commitment to responsible, ethical, and sustainable sourcing practices

2. Strategic Sourcing & Contract Management

• Lead sourcing strategy for fiber optic network construction materials, customer premise equipment, and related OSP operational supplies
• Negotiate and manage a portfolio of supplier contracts, securing favorable pricing, volume commitments, delivery terms, quality standards, and nondisclosure provisions
• Conduct market analysis and make‑vs‑buy evaluations to inform sourcing decisions 12–24 months ahead of need
• Develop and execute supplier diversification strategies to reduce concentration risk and improve supply chain resilience
• Monitor contract performance and hold suppliers accountable to agreed terms through structured review processes

3. Supply Planning & Risk Management

• Own the supply forecast process, translating network build plans and operational demand signals into reliable supply plans on weekly, monthly, and quarterly cadences
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including lead time volatility, single‑source dependencies, and market pricing shifts
• Analyze delivery performance, inventory levels, and usage trends to ensure supply plans are executing as intended and adjust ahead of disruptions
• Partner with Warehouse Operations and Inventory teams to maintain alignment between procurement plans and on‑hand stock levels

4. Leadership & Cross‑Functional Influence

• Act as IQ Fiber’s internal subject‑matter expert on procurement, supply chain strategy, and vendor management, advising leadership with data‑backed recommendations
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior procurement team members, setting clear…