Sr. Director, Enterprise Procurement Construction Labor

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast. Job Summary Comcast is looking for a Senior Director to join the Enterprise Procurement team to focus on Construction Labor. The Construction Labor category includes Permitting, Fielding, Outside Plant (OSP) Construction, Wireless Construction, Design and Engineering (NDEA), and Locating. In this role, you will work collaboratively with stakeholders and leadership to develop and champion construction labor strategies that support Regional, Divisional, and National labor needs, and enable Comcast to meet or exceed its passings targets. You will also focus on business partner development and relationship management. The role reports to the Vice President, Enterprise Procurement. Candidates should possess strong communication and relationship building skills, the ability to influence decisions, category management experience, and a commercial mindset. End-to-end negotiation experience, including identifying, developing, and executing successful partnerships is critical to success in this role. An understanding of communications technology, construction, and/or labor procurement is beneficial, but not required. Job Description Core Responsibilities Develop category strategy, drive strategic alignment, and influence decision-making Develop and execute negotiation strategies; negotiate favorable commercial and contractual T&Cs Manage strategic business partner relationships Manage internal stakeholder relationships Understand changing market conditions and align/update strategy to meet business needs and mitigate risk General Candidate Requirements Excellent written and oral communication skills, coupled with strategic influencing skills and the ability to drive agreement through intellect, interpersonal and negotiation skills Experience interacting with and presenting to leadership and stakeholders at a variety of levels Ability to deconstruct and solve complex business problems; analyze situations, develop strategies, present & persuade others of strategy, and effectively & efficiently execute Ability to pivot/update strategy as requirements and market conditions change Visual analytic skills – translate analyses into audience appropriate presentations to recommend strategies and guide decision-making Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree, with 10+ years related experience. Degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain/Operations, or preferred, but other majors accepted with right work experience Consulting, Business Development, Telecom/Cable experience is a plus Candidates should be proficient with Excel and PowerPoint Employees at all levels are expected to: Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job. Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services. Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences. Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas. Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers. Drive results and growth. Respect and promote inclusion & diversity. Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities. Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications. Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer. Comcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Education Bachelor's Degree While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience. Relevant Work Experience 10 Years + Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. 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