Sr. Dir, Procurement & ESG

Wide Open West

  • Denver, Colorado
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    This role develops and implements sourcing strategies, strengthens supplier performance, and partners cross-functionally to support financial and operational objectives. Physical Demands/Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Colleague to successfully perform the essential function

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDenver, Colorado

    Description

    Sr. Director, Procurement & Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

    Location: Denver, CO or New Hampshire

    The Opportunity

    The Sr. Director, Procurement & Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is responsible for leading the organization's strategic sourcing and ESG initiatives. This role develops and implements sourcing strategies, strengthens supplier performance, and partners cross-functionally to support financial and operational objectives. To include development and implementation of sustainable strategies for EST compliance reporting.

    What WOW! Offers
    • Base salary up to $215,000 annually, commensurate with experience, plus short-term incentive plan, and comprehensive benefits including:
      • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
      • 401(k) with company match
      • Paid time off & company holidays
      • Tuition reimbursement for continued development
      • Colleague broadband discounts


    What You'll be doing:

    Include but are not limited to the following:
    • Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with corporate financial objectives, including cost optimization and working capital improvement
    • Lead enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives across direct and indirect spending categories
    • Build and enhance procurement infrastructure to support scalable, efficient, and compliant sourcing operations
    • Identify, plan, and execute system and process improvements to strengthen procurement performance
    • Establish strong internal partnerships to understand demand, service, and operational requirements
    • Develop and manage master services agreements in coordination with Legal and Finance guidelines
    • Direct and organize negotiation of business terms and conditions and manage supplier contracts in collaboration with internal stakeholders
    • Enhance sourcing processes through development and implementation of vendor KPIs and performance measurement methodologies
    • Manage reporting and cost analysis activities related to purchasing, contract management, and vendor performance
    • Develop annual category management plans to proactively address third-party spending and strengthen supplier relationships
    • Represent the organization in real estate matters including leasing, subleasing, acquisitions, property management, workspace planning, and disposition activities
    • Define KPIs and equip internal teams to monitor performance against financial and operational targets
    • Formulate and execute Environmental, Social, and Governance strategies and policies aligned with company goals.
    • Establish Environmental, Social, and Governance reporting and compliance disclosure to meet investor expectations.
    • Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and internal policy requirements
    • Compliance and risk management to ensure compliance with environmental laws, labor practices, and human rights regulations.
    • Establish and maintain governance frameworks to monitor ethical standards and operational risk.
    • Other duties as assigned


    What YOU need is:

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Minimum Required Education and Experience
    • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field of study
    • MBA strongly preferred
    • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in procurement, real estate, facilities, and sourcing.
    • Minimum 4 years' experience in Environmental, Social, and Governance-related data analysis, stainability, or related roles.


    Skills and Abilities to be Successful in this Role
    • Demonstrated success leading complex negotiations and managing supplier relationships
    • Strong financial acumen and experience with cost modeling and analytics
    • Strong ability to influence and drive change, while sustaining internal and external relationships
    • Ability to interpret complex data, manage Environmental, Social, and Governance reporting software, and provide insights to senior leadership.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
    • Experience with ERP or procurement systems preferred


    Physical Demands/Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Colleague to successfully perform the essential function

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