Job Details

Overview

MasTec Communications Group is a leading national infrastructure construction company operating throughout the United States. We perform both wireline and wireless communication services on a national scale, including cell tower construction, RF engineering, broadband fiber optic cable installation, OSP engineering, wireline construction, and emergency maintenance services. At MasTec you'll be joining a family dedicated to supporting each other and building an atmosphere of teamwork. As part of our team, your opportunities are limitless.

Responsibilities

• The (Regional) Sourcing Manager is responsible for sourcing vendors for the west region and managing the vendor relationships.
• Must reside in target market – preferably TN or NC.
• Source vendors for the central eastern region (TN/NC/KY/SC); understand demand-supply crew gaps and develop action plans to close those gaps.
• Central point of contact for project and market staff. Liaison between Corporate VMO, business partners, vendors, suppliers, project teams, and corporate support teams.
• Advocate for partners and vendors; actively engage partners and promote mutually beneficial initiatives.
• Recruit and vet general contractors for both wireless and fiber infrastructure builds.
• Provide leadership and total lifecycle supplier relationship management.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly accountability in support of market vendor base.
• Schedule and coordinate the mobilization of contractor resources.
• Monitor purchase orders and collaborate with the markets to reconcile vendor accounts.
• Analyze, organize, and report on large data sets.
• Assist with unique projects and help drive new initiatives in market.
• Provide training, ad-hoc financial analyses and reporting.
• Help conduct vendor meetings and lead ongoing communications.
• Support management, field teams, and other cross-functional departments.
• Support the development, enhancement, and management of the VMO Vendor Compliance program.
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc reports.
• Support customer program goals and objectives: promote supplier diversity, vendor incentive programs, etc.
• Aid Corporate VMO in the proper vetting of prospect vendors and facilitate due diligence reviews.
• Conduct market research and help maintain pipeline of qualified candidates to meet market needs.
• Work with market leaders to understand and interpret the needs of your region.
• Maintain integrity, act ethically, and lead by example in markets.
• Attend industry-related trade shows and conventions.
• Promote collaboration between market leaders and within the Sourcing organization.
• Knowledgeable of state and local laws for General Contractor licensing requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to guarantee agreement on pricing, terms & conditions, and processes.
• Introduce new incentive programs to vendors with the goal of making MasTec the partner of choice.
• Manage the vendor onboarding process with MasTec.
• Manage vendor issue escalations and follow-through to ensure resolution.
• Maintain vendor scorecard with metrics, performance goals, and improvement initiatives.
• Provide vendors with forecast of jobs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 5 years' experience in procurement/strategic sourcing.
• 3 years' experience in Telecom supply industry preferred.
• Proven track record in negotiating pricing and reducing costs.
• Understanding of market dynamics and sound business judgment.
• High ethical standards and ability to handle confidential, sensitive, and critical issues.
• Proficient computer software skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Working knowledge of Oracle, QuickBase, Avetta, and other similar online industry/SaaS supplier relationship management applications.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills; attention to detail; productive without compromising quality.
• Effective project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with vendors (telecom construction) in NC/SC/TN/KY markets.
• Ability to travel up to 50% (required).

Salary and Benefits

• Salary Guidelines: $85,000-$98,000/yr (DOE).
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave
• Bereavement leave

EEO Statement

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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