Vendor Relations and Procurement Manager

EOE Statement Greenlight Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Greenlight Networks is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Greenlight Networks are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations in the locations we operate. Greenlight Networks will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Greenlight Networks encourages applicants of all ages.

Category Regulatory Operations

Description

Greenlight Networks’ Vendor Relations and Procurement Manager is responsible for implementing and overseeing a process for identifying and engaging new, and overseeing existing, vendor relationships as needed to achieve the Company’s strategic objectives. As part of identifying new vendor relationships, this role will:

• Issue requests for proposals and perform vendor due diligence to assist business leaders in selecting the best vendor based on business needs;

• Assist in negotiating contracts with vendors to incorporate provisions meeting the Company’s risk, financial, and operational standards;

• Ensure contracts are fully reviewed and approved by all relevant stakeholders prior to execution;

• Stay abreast of market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes to inform strategic decisions;

• Identify opportunities for cost savings;

• Implement best practices and innovative solutions to improve efficiencies within processes;

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance; and

• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across the organization to drive cohesive procurement strategies.

Once a vendor is selected and a contract is executed, a successful individual in this role will establish and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and stakeholders, optimize, track and manage contractual terms (e.g. rates, expirations, renewals, terminations, etc.), resolve contractual and billing disputes, and be responsible for overseeing each vendor to ensure they are meeting the Company’s needs, including by ensuring that vendors are:

• Meeting the quality and performance expectations of Greenlight Networks through appropriately created and implemented service level agreements and other metrics;

• Providing cost-effective products and services and billing Greenlight Networks in accordance with agreed upon contractual terms and rates; and

• Complying with risk mitigation contractual obligations, such as maintenance of insurance or financial security requirements, and providing satisfactory evidence of compliance with applicable laws, as provided for in each contract.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The annual salary for this role is between $95,000 – $125,000.The actual annual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at www.greenlightnetworks.com/careers/

Position Requirements

• Ten (10) plus years of experience in Vendor Relations, Procurement, and/or Contract Management; Industry experience a plus;

• A track record in successfully implementing and overseeing a vendor relations program;

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail;

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills;

• Strong documentation and drafting skills; and

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Location Buffalo

About the Organization Greenlight Networks is an ultra-high speed, broadband service provider, offering residential and small business customers Internet speeds up to 8 Gigabits per second. Greenlight Networks was founded in 2011 and builds, owns, and operates a fiber-optic network that provides extremely high-speed internet connections. The company's high-speed internet network is currently available to more than 170,000+ homes in 27 municipalities in the Rochester, Buffalo, Binghamton, Albany, and Hudson Valley areas. Our mission is to connect our communities by delivering the best internet experience and providing our customers the freedom to work, play, and live without limits!

This position is currently accepting applications.