Lead Procurement Manager
Lumen Technologies | |
$94,420.00 - $145,770.00 / yr | |
United States | |
April 26, 2024 | |
About Lumen Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up - committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress. We're invested in providing the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Apply now to continue digitally connecting the world and shaping the future. The Role
The Lead Procurement Manager will be responsible to manage the spend for a variety of products and services, supporting various Lumen business operations functions. This role is expected to proactively develop and execute category strategies; identify and cultivate vendor relationships; and develop and implement process improvement efforts, that result in realized efficiency, improved performance, mitigate or avoid risks, and produce savings and cost avoidance. The Lead Procurement Manager will effectively develop and cultivate relationships, both internally & externally, and matrix manage teams across various business functions. This role is key in managing highly complex and significant vendor agreements and relationships across multiple high-spend and complex commodities. The Main Responsibilities
* Provides thought leadership that is recognized across the company. Continually identifies and executes against opportunities for cost savings, efficiencies and proactively tracks progress towards these objectives. Independently prepares and presents advanced business cases, return on investment models and change management programs to stakeholders and senior management. Applies advanced procurement, supply chain/sourcing principles, theories and concepts. What We Look For in a Candidate
Required: Compensation
The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications. Location Based Pay Ranges $94420 - $125890 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD. As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs. Requisition #: 333371 Background Screening If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Equal Employment Opportunities We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. Disclaimer The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions. Salary Range
Salary Min :
94420 Salary Max :
145770 This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information We're able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process. As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions. Application Deadline 05/15/2024 |