Procurement and Sourcing Specialist – ATN International, Inc. – Castle Rock, CO

Job title: Procurement and Sourcing Specialist Company: ATN International, Inc. Job description: General Purpose and Scope: The primary purpose of this role is to evaluate supplier sources, products, optimal stocking levels, purchase quantity, and storage locations to improve service to customers while meeting company objectives. Further, the Sourcing Specialist will develop detailed reports and make recommendations to improve efficiency in the material acquisition process. Procurement and Sourcing Specialist Responsibilities (include but not limited to): Sourcing Management: • Receive requests for material from departments and determine the appropriate sourcing vehicle (inventory, established vendor, new vendor). • Solicit, negotiate, and place Purchase Orders with suppliers. • Track and expedite approved Purchase Orders and provide delivery forecast to appropriate department. • Responsible for assisting the inventory stocking plan across the supply chain network to improve service levels while minimizing cost and working capital. • Provide monthly forecasts to vendors. • Work cross-functionally with program teams and suppliers • Provide support to project teams with hardware subject matter expertise. • Provide equipment recommendations that meet departmental requirements. Supply Chain Optimization (Optimizing current & new): • Assist with implementing supply chain optimization projects to improve efficiency and reduce cost. • Develop, recommend, plan, and execute optimal inventory strategies for continual improvement of inventory management. Included will be a detailed review of purchasing options, MOQ/EOQ analysis, stocking locations. • Conduct root cause analysis for supply chain issues/variances and define corrective action plans to avoid reoccurrence. Review out of stock situations or excessive stock issues and recommend mitigations. • Develop metrics, dashboards, and performance scorecards for KPIs: • Design and implement methods to gather and manage supply chain data. • Responsible for managing the maintenance of all system inputs related to supplier lead-times and re-order points. • Track and reconcile KPI performance versus established targets and report on performance. Leadership: • Promote a positive image and build strong relationships within the department, internal business partners, and vendors. • Demonstrate a consistent sense of urgency. • Perform as an independent resource with little supervision required for day-to-day tasks. • Provide analysis and make recommendations to drive and support organizational decision-making. Required Qualifications: • Familiarity with supply chain processes (e.g., Inventory planning, warehouse management) • Working knowledge of MS Office and relational databases • Analytical mind with business acumen • Problem-solving aptitude • Proficiency in Excel • Attention to detail • Excellent communication skills • Outstanding organizational ability Desired Qualifications: • In depth knowledge of cell site hardware and components • Experience with Accrualify, Sitetracker and Netsuite • BSc/BA in Logistics, Business Analytics, Supply Chain, Accounting, or a related field • Proven experience as a Supply Chain Specialist, or similar role is a plus • Prior experience in telecommunications or similar industry About the Company: Commnet has been the backbone of rural networks in the United States for decades. We enable or directly deliver high-quality broadband communications services to Tribal Communities and Rural America, driving digital inclusion and providing access to education, work, healthcare, safety, entertainment, and community connectivity. If you have visited the rural west, it is most likely that you have roamed on a wireless segment of our network. If you have needed healthcare or emergency services in these areas, your data likely moved across our fiber. If you know any children or college students studying for a brighter future, we are the network team running connections behind the scenes to support their education. Through the power of partnerships, we enhance the effectiveness of our efforts. Working with local stakeholders means better service to tribal communities, rural telecommunication companies, organizations, and government agencies. Commnet works to enhance the lives of real people through any available avenue we can find. With an eye on the future, Commnet is bringing coverage and faster fiber connections to more communities and partners, facilitating a better and more connected future for everyone. Compensation & Benefits: • Hiring Compensation Range: $57,000-$70,000 (compensation determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.) • Benefits: Commnet is proud to offer a comprehensive suite of benefits to all regular full-time positions (hourly & salaried) to promote overall health, wellness, and financial security for you and your family. Benefits include health, vision, dental, HSA/FSA, life and AD&D, short/long term disability coverage, Parental Leave, emergency travel assistance, 401k, and remote/hybrid work benefit. All employees also get access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes services such as 100% confidential counseling, financial information/resources, legal support, and general wellness issues. • *A Note to Agencies** All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Commnet Broadband (the Company) via email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of the Company, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by the Company for this position and a valid agreement with the Company is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Company agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. PI191322513 Expected salary: $57000 - 70000 per year Location: Castle Rock, CO Job date: Tue, 13 Sep 2022 04:30:46 GMT Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job