Sr. Dir, Procurement & ESG

Wide Open West

Denver, Colorado

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acquisitions Management, Alliance/Partner Management, Broadband, Candidate Sourcing, Category Development, Category Management, Contract Management, Corporate Finance, Corporate Policies, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cost Modeling, Cost Reporting, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Dental Insurance, Direct Sourcing, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Environmental Compliance, Environmental Management, Finance, Financial Operations, Leadership, Leasing, Legal Support Skills, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Negotiation Skills, Operational Support, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Physical Demands, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Property Management, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Purchasing/Procurement, Real Estate, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Risk, Risk Management, Sourcing Strategy, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Tuition Reimbursement, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Denver, Colorado
POSTED
30+ days ago
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

About the Company

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