Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

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
This role will be onsite in Englewood, CO or Littleton, CO
DISH is seeking a dynamic and accomplished professional to join our team as a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Strategic Sourcing, this role presents an exciting opportunity to lead and support DISH's sourcing activities. As a key player in our organization, you will spearhead the development and implementation of strategic sourcing strategies across multiple categories, contributing significantly to the continued success and growth of our company.
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 Requesters 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
• 8-10 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: $100,100.00/Year - $143,000.00/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 .
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.