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About usClearwave Fiber, a 100% Fiber Optic Internet provider offering business, enterprise, and residential communications services, is expanding its network to reach new communities across the Midwest and Southeast regions. This new venture was formed from Hargray Fiber and Clearwave Communications. Clearwave Fiber has the financial backing of Cable One, GTCR, Stephens Capital, and The Pritzker Organization. Our Team of more than 400 colleagues is committed to delivering the most advanced technology and customer service. If you enjoy technology and are passionate about working with a new venture with strong investment partners, we'd like to invite you to consider joining us in this endeavor. The Purchasing Manager will be primarily responsible for managing strategic sourcing strategies and day-to-day sourcing, evaluation, and vendor management. Duties and Responsibilities: Manages the daily functions of purchasing and procurement. Develop/Manage/Maintain purchase order system. Manages Company's purchasing operations to ensure optimal efficiency and satisfactory performance against budget and company objectives. Establishes procedures to accomplish procurement of a variety of materials in a cost-effective manner and ensures results with consistent monitoring of staff, suppliers, and procedures. Tracks and reports on departmental performance metrics and analytics relating to areas of responsibility. Manages, tracks, and reports on budget performance and departmental operating expenses. Manages vendor/supplier relationship and interfaces with key executives on supplier issues Assist with settling contract and invoice disputes. Continually evaluate new technology and materials for improved efficiency and quality. Assesses market conditions that may affect lead times continually. Anticipates and formulates alternative solutions based upon market changes. Negotiates key contracts as needed. Provides guidance and mentoring to subordinates and other employees. Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications: 3- 5 years relevant work experience Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Related Field; MBA a plus Proficiency in MS Office software applications Excellent verbal and written communications skills Strong negotiating skills Experience with inventory management and accounting systems (Epicor experience preferred) Experience in telecommunications industry EOE/ Disability
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