Senior Procurement Manager
Listed on 2026-07-04
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Logistics Coordination, Supply Chain Manager
Position 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 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 bring forward recommendations and 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.
Key Responsibilities- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 expectations and building capability within the function.
- Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and OSP leadership to align procurement strategy with business objectives, budget constraints, and network‑build timelines.
- Support special projects, including financial modeling, vendor risk analysis, and workflow process improvements.
- Manage vendor disputes and escalations, representing IQ Fiber with professionalism and a solutions‑oriented approach.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field; equivalent professional experience demonstrating the same depth of knowledge will be considered.
- 5–7 years of progressive procurement, sourcing, or supply‑chain experience, with at least 2–3 years in a senior individual‑contributor or lead capacity.
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