Strategic Procurement & Vendor Manager

Bring structure and strategy to a growing telecom company where you can take ownership of procurement and purchasing practices while building lasting vendor relationships.

• Shape a New Role: Take ownership of a newly created position with room to build and improve Ring Tele's procurement and purchasing practices.
• Make a Measurable Impact: Identify cost‑saving opportunities and negotiate stronger pricing and terms that directly benefit the business.
• Build Lasting Partnerships: Develop productive, long‑term relationships with telecom providers, manufacturers, and other key vendors.
• Enjoy Meaningful Autonomy: Use your experience and judgment to strengthen processes, solve purchasing challenges, and support better business decisions.
• Join a Connected Culture: Work alongside a like‑minded team that values shared direction, strong relationships, and staying connected across locations.

Ring Tele is a growing telecommunications provider serving the Plain community with home phone and small‑business communication services. We focus on providing dependable solutions while building strong, lasting relationships with the customers and communities we serve. Our team brings together like‑minded individuals from different communities and backgrounds who share a clear sense of where we are going as a company.

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with existing vendors to strengthen value while maintaining productive long‑term relationships.
• Source and evaluate new vendors, comparing pricing, capabilities, terms, and overall fit for Ring Tele's purchasing needs.
• Strengthen strategic relationships with telecom providers, manufacturers, and suppliers.
• Improve purchasing processes by managing competitive bids and purchase orders, standardizing procedures, and identifying cost‑saving opportunities.
• Monitor inventory levels and purchasing data to forecast needs, maintain accuracy, reduce obsolete inventory, and coordinate warranties and returns.
• Manage vendor contracts, agreements, renewal dates, compliance requirements, and automatic renewals.
• Address vendor performance issues and conduct annual reviews to ensure suppliers continue to meet Ring Tele's expectations.
• Report monthly to leadership on vendor savings, contract renewals, inventory, purchasing activity, vendor performance, and future cost‑saving opportunities.
• Experienced Negotiator: 5+ years of experience in service‑based contract negotiation and is confident advocating for strong pricing, terms, and agreements.
• Strategic & Analytical: Looks beyond day‑to‑day purchasing to evaluate options, identify trends, control costs, and make informed procurement decisions.
• Procurement‑Savvy: Experience with hardware or material procurement, vendor management, and inventory management is preferred.
• Proactive & Organized: Anticipates purchasing and inventory needs, keeps contracts and renewals organized, and identifies opportunities before they become issues.
• Tech‑Comfortable Communicator: Uses Microsoft Office Suite confidently and communicates effectively with vendors, leadership, and internal teams.
• Relationship‑Focused: Builds productive partnerships and contributes to Ring Tele's collaborative, values‑driven culture.

• Compensation: $90,000-$100,000/year, total anticipated earnings
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Company Laptop & Cell Phone
• Internet Stipend