Associate Buyer

When working through a challenge, are you analytical, thoughtful, and calm? Are you a strong problem solver and decision maker, even in a high-volume, fast-paced environment? If so, you may be a fit for our Associate Buyer position!

Spectrum keeps nearly 32 million customers connected across our 41-state footprint by offering state-of-the-art products and services including Spectrum Internet, TV, mobile, and voice. Our Procurement team plays the integral role of making sure the products and services obtained by Spectrum are appropriate and valuable for our business partners.

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

As an Associate Buyer, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient procurement of designated products and services, guaranteeing timely delivery and receipt while minimizing costs. Your knowledge of purchasing principles and procedures will be utilized to source the right products at optimal prices without compromising on quality. Join our team and contribute to our organization's success through your understanding of procurement practices.

WHAT OUR ASSOCIATE BUYERS ENJOY MOST

• Actively and consistently supporting all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Managing purchase orders through all stages (creating, changing, tracking, receiving, invoicing, and closing POs).
• Collaborating with BU stakeholders to understand purchase requirements for products or services.
• Managing the 3-way match process through closure.
• Verifying and validating that the requested purchase is in alignment with standard purchasing practices or escalating as required to the appropriate Sourcing Team Member.
• Maintaining productive relationships in the supplier community to enhance Charter's reputation in the communities served.
• Assisting with auditing vendor performance on invoice and shipment discrepancies and communicating results with internal departments on issue resolution.
• Contributing to cost control initiatives by actively participating in vendor reduction, product standardization, excess material liquidation, item master cleanup, and maintenance activities.
• Performing other duties as assigned and/or required.
  

As part of the Procurement Department, you will be a driving force behind the strategic sourcing and purchasing of goods and services that power Spectrum. Our expertise in securing the best possible price, quality, and overall value helps to ensure Spectrum's continued growth and success. Through strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders, we work tirelessly to bring innovation and efficiency to every aspect of our procurement process.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO SPECTRUM

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Knowledge of physical database structures, disaster recovery and best practices
• Troubleshooting skills with ability to isolate and resolve problems
• Ability to build trust and relationships with Procurement, IT and end users/Business Units
• Demonstrated ability to be detail orientation with emphasis on accuracy and analysis of various data structures
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a collaborative and dynamic team environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects and seek input to prioritize
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Experience in purchasing life cycle methodology - 0-3 years
• Experience in negotiation, and project management - 0-2 years
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management preferred
  

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Schedule - Three in-office days weekly
  

SPECTRUM CONNECTS YOU TO MORE

• Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees' careers as they move up or around the company
• Supportive Teams: Who you are matters here. And, we aim to foster an inclusive workplace where every person is empowered to bring their best ideas
• Learning Culture: With a dedicated focus on training and development, employees can have confidence that day one is truly just the beginning of a dynamic career
• Total Rewards: See all the ways we invest in you-at work and in life
  

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