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Job Summary

Comcast is seeking a Procurement Manager to help build out the software and systems to enable the next generation of video services. In this role, you will work in a highly collaborative environment with key stakeholders from varied expertise and be expected to help coalesce that knowledge and insight into a cohesive plan for both the short-term and long-term success of the Comcast Video infrastructure. As a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the day-to-day activities of the Procurement department. Primarily responsible for the external procurement, sourcing, and contracting of goods and services. Implements department procedures and objectives. Assists in creating and implementing department budget. Serves as a Subject Matter Expert and provides guidance to peers and teammates as required. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, category management experience, and a commercial mindset. Ability to engage cross-functionally to understand the needs of business unit leadership, identify and evaluate potential partners and suppliers, draft and issue requests for proposals, lead negotiations, identify and execute on cost reduction opportunities, and overall category management.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Manages a team of Buyers, Analysts and Clerks in the daily functions of Procurement.
• Selects and manages new and existing suppliers through competitive solicitation and direct negotiations. Manages vendor/supplier relationships and interfaces with key executives on supplier issues.
• Establishes procedures to accomplish procurement of a variety of materials in a cost-effective manner and ensures results through consistent monitoring of staff, suppliers and procedures.
• Coordinates and reports procurement activities, plans and consults with key representatives across several departments.
• Assesses market conditions that may effect procurements continually.
• Monitors to ensure work performance is to Company's standards.
• Candidates who possess prior expertise in contract, technical, or procurement experience are highly desirable.
• Candidates with extensive abilities in the development of business models, financial analysis, and statistical modeling are highly desirable.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employees at all levels are expected to:

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
• Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer:

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Skills:

IT Procurement; Procurement Management; Business Procurement

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years