Company

Cox Communications, Inc.

Job Family Group

Supply Chain

Job Profile

Supplier Programs Analyst II

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $65,500.00 - $98,300.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Supplier Programs Analyst II – is a program management professional responsible for growing and maintaining small business spending across multiple Cox divisions. This individual will be responsible for identifying suppliers, managing inquiries, and developing relationships with stakeholders' enterprise wide to support and enhance the organization’s supplier programming. The Supplier Programs Analyst II will work closely with the strategic sourcing category leaders, boundary partners, and external partners to implement strategies that promote the inclusion of small business suppliers within Cox’s supply chain.  

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

Research and identify small business suppliers across a variety of industries and categories to support Enterprise-wide supplier spend goals.  

Foster relationships with suppliers and support them in navigating the procurement process at Cox 

Maintain the supplier database to ensure compliance with the company’s small business requirements. 

Organize supplier programs training, events, and networking opportunities to connect suppliers and internal stakeholders. 

Assist in the execution of supplier diversity strategies and goals in alignment with the company’s overall objectives. 

Maintain relationships with supplier organizations, trade organizations, and advocacy groups.  

Support the creation of supplier reports for stakeholders and senior leadership enterprise wide. 

Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage and support diverse supplier communities. 

Proficiency with Microsoft Windows 365, Office Suite, Adobe 

Ability to manage project aspects assigned while handling multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously. 

Perform other duties as requested  

Ability to own tasks with minimal oversight and follow ups. 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 2 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and up to 2 years’ experience; or 6 years’ experience in a related field

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify actionable insights.

Program management experience within sourcing and procurement 

 

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Cox Communications is all about creating moments of real human connection; and for employees, that’s true both in the workplace and in the problems we solve for customers. From building advertising solutions to unleashing IoT technologies to creating an exceptional experience for customers in our retail locations and online, we’re creating a world that is smarter and more connected. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.