Job Description:

At Cable One and our family of brands, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace.

The Government Procurement Lead ensures that sub-contractors hire, and material source are well-equipped to handle grants tasks, grants compliance, and procurement tasks, Procurement Lead ensure the programs cover best practices, regulatory requirements, and the use of technological tools, empowering employees with the knowledge and skills needed for success.

What you will do to contribute to the company's success

• The responsibility of the Government Procurement Lead is to verify vendors and ensure the quality of the material delivered to construction sites. This responsibility extends to ensuring that all materials reach the site on time and meet the desired quality standards while considering the client's expectations, project budget, and meet federal, state, and local regulations/standards.
• The Procurement Lead offers continuous support to address any issues or queries that may arise during the grant and procurement processes. This includes providing access to a dedicated support team, online resources, and regular updates on regulatory changes and best practices.
• The management of grants and procurement is a critical aspect of government contracting that requires specialized knowledge and tools. Cable One's comprehensive solutions for government grants ensure that these processes are handled with the utmost efficiency, compliance, and transparency.
• By leveraging their technological expertise and commitment to excellence, Cable One is poised to be a valuable partner in the successful execution of government contracts supporting all our grants.
• Effective communication with stakeholders from Engineering, Construction, Network, and Product Engineering departments is crucial.
• Cable One ensures that project demands are accurately communicated in the form of a bill of material and/or demand requirement, along with a timeline for material delivery for every planned project.
• Supporting stakeholders to create requisitions correctly and review proposals, and timely is essential for ensuring timely project completion and higher project inventory turns.
• Cable One's process management ensures that all requisitions are submitted promptly to meet project timelines.
• It is vital to account for, and report completed project materials before project closeout. Cable One liaises with relevant department stakeholders to ensure all materials are accounted for and documented accurately.
• Working closely with the Inventory Control team, Cable One develops and implements processes to track supplier-held project materials. Additionally, they collaborate with local warehouses to inventory unused project materials and decide whether to return them to inventory or dispose of them properly.
• Cable One develops metrics to measure and track project demand planning key performance indicators such as Project Inventory Turns, Percentage of Excess Project Material, and Percentage of Obsolescence Project Material.

Qualifications

Certifications:
Contracting Officer Representative (COR)
Government Contract Certificate

Nice to have:
Master in Acquisition and Procurement Management
Constructing Government Contracting Certificate
Contract Administration Certificate
Compliance and Risk Management Certificate

Core Competencies

• Committed: Values each customer, while working hard to keep their business and support our communities.
• Helpful: Delivers support in the ways that are most useful to our customers and addresses their needs with expertise, respect, and empathy.
• Proactive: Understand what our customers need, and actively works to make their relationship with use seamless, easy, and rewarding.
• Personal: Knows our customers well, and tailors our communications and interactions to address their needs and expectations.

Benefits

Cable One and our family of brands appreciates the role our associates play to help the company grow, and in return an excellent benefits package is offered to our associates to recognize the importance of their contributions, such as:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans - start when you start!
• Life insurance (self, spouse, children)
• Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and personal/sick days)
• 401(k) - 100% company match starts day 1 of employment (up to 5% of eligible compensation)
• Group Legal plan with Identity Theft Protection

Additional Perks

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5, 250 on 1st year)
• Annual community support to various organizations across the U.S.
• Associate recognition & awards programs
• Advancement opportunities
• Collaborative work environment
• FREE Cable One services for associates who live in a serviceable area
• We're an Award-Winning Organization

We're An Award-Winning Company

• Forbes' "America's Best Midsized Employers" 2021-2023

Our Commitment

Diversity lies in the communities we serve and among the associates who dedicate themselves to ensure our continued success. Here at Cable One and our family of brands, we believe it is our individual and unique talents, backgrounds and perspectives that, when combined, truly make us an unstoppable force. "Stronger Together" is not just a verbal cue, it is the motto that our associates live by, exemplify, and embody each and every day.

Cable One and our family of brands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Pre-hire Processes

Cable One and our family of brands is committed to keeping our associates and customers safe. Job offers are contingent upon the results of background, drug screening, and reference check. Only after successfully passing these pre-hire clearances are individuals approved for hire and ready to start their successful and rewarding career.