Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.

Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Our investment in the future needs those with an eye on the bottom line, and our Financial organization plays a vital role in supporting our game-changing ideas with creative solutions to complex problems. Team members have the unique opportunity to explore diverse business lines, gaining hands-on experience in various facets of finance, including accounting, audit and supply chain management.

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.

Managing corporate procurement across complex corporate environments presents persistent challenges around supplier cost management, contract execution delays, and operational inefficiencies. This role resolves supplier friction and cost overruns by executing strategic RFx processes, evaluating Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and establishing high-impact vendor relationships. The position streamlines purchasing workflows while directly driving measurable cost-saving outcomes enterprise-wide.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives):

• Partner with Business Units, Operations, and Analytics teams to competitively source goods and services while achieving target cost-saving goals
• Execute end-to-end purchasing processes; managing RFx events, supplier contracts, requisitions, and purchase orders across the enterprise
• Enforce corporate supply chain policies, regulatory guidelines, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance across all business transactions
• Leverage AI-driven market intelligence tools to analyze vendor data, optimize supplier selection, and enhance procurement forecasting capabilities

Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring):

• Strategic sourcing expertise and advanced negotiation skills tailored to complex corporate IT environments
• Deep knowledge of total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, commodity research, and end-to-end contract management
• AI Application fluency to evaluate supplier data, streamline vendor automated processing setups, and optimize procurement workflows
• Proficiency in enterprise procurement platforms, specifically Oracle Purchasing systems, ERP, and database management tools
• Comprehensive understanding of regulatory standards, corporate governance, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance principles
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, cross-functional collaboration, and project management skills in fast-paced environments

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college
• 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, contract negotiation, commodity management, and business analysis
• Must have at least 8 years of experience with:
• ERP platforms including Oracle Purchasing capabilities
• End-to-end RFx execution and contract negotiation
• Data management tools, database reporting, and automated PO/invoice processing (EDI or cXML)

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: EchoStar Benefits.

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. 

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
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