Purchasing and Inventory Control Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage purchasing strategies that support business growth, cost efficiency, and operational reliability.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers and vendors to maximize value.
• Oversee inventory planning and control across multiple warehouse and field locations.
• Collaborate with engineering, field operations, finance, and customer support teams to forecast demand and maintain optimal stock levels.
• Implement and maintain inventory management systems and procurement software.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials to support new installs, repairs, and network builds.
• Develop and oversee processes for the pre-provisioning and staging of OLT equipment, ensuring compatibility with service area configurations and reducing field installation time.
• Work closely with the network engineering team to maintain provisioning standards and ensure OLT configurations meet quality and performance benchmarks prior to deployment.
• Coordinate logistics for OLT shipments, storage, and readiness across central offices, data centers, and field depots.
• Oversee the administrative management of critical power systems, including uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), backup generators, and associated service contracts to ensure uptime at key company locations.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules, fuel delivery planning, and vendor performance for power infrastructure.
• Monitor vendor performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives in quality, service levels, and pricing.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and applicable regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
• 8 years of progressive experience in procurement, inventory management, or supply chain operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in the telecommunications or broadband industry strongly preferred.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems.
• Knowledge of vendor management best practices and logistics coordination.
• Familiarity with operational support for power systems, including UPS units and diesel or natural gas generators is preferred.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Proven track record of building scalable supply chain processes in a high-growth or mission-critical environment.
• Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
• Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned or as become evident up to and including travel to other systems if needed.