• Develops and implements enterprise-wide sourcing strategies. • Owns sourcing strategy for assigned areas. • Manages the strategic sourcing process for Kitting and Raw Materials, from supplier/product evaluation to negotiating contracts and compliance monitoring. • Coordinates and manages the ongoing supplier management process. • Maintains an up-to-date understanding of enterprise needs, relevant industries, and best practices for strategic sourcing. • Monitors significant developments among suppliers, i.e. financial results, management turnover, and product line strategies. • Provides management and administrative support for technology tools that support the supplier and contract management processes. • Works with internal customers and business units to formulate short to long-term sourcing strategies for external suppliers/service providers. • Develops effective working relationships with key decision makers/influencers, line of business executives, and subject matter experts. • Monitors supplier compliance with established agreements to include service levels, outages or other unusual events, customer satisfaction levels, supplier responsiveness, accuracy and timeliness of invoices, and invoice processing efficiency. • Tracks and reports savings for assigned categories.

Role Description We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage time-sensitive, cross-department project initiatives for an IMO (Integration Management Office) within a telecommunications/broadband organization. The Project Manager will support all aspects of the operational gateway including: - Project documentation - Communications - Customer care - Records management - Reporting - Process improvements - Operational workflows This is a full time 3-month + (may be extended) consulting engagement on a 1099 working EST hours. This position is remote but EST candidates will be prioritized. All qualified candidates must live in the United States and be fully authorized to work without requiring visa sponsorship or visa transfer. Responsibilities - Daily program/project management throughout the program life cycle - Manage cross-functional resources, ensuring on-time delivery, meeting budgetary demands, and achievement of business goals - Work with management to review, optimize and document effective solutions - Proficient with Smartsheet and SharePoint tools to provide tracking, updates and advanced reporting - Liaison between cross functional teams such as product development, IT, engineering, operations, data teams, etc. - Build program documentation such as Program Charter, Risk Log, Trackability Matrix, Status Reports, Project Plans, Budget/Forecast or KPI Dashboard - Integrate business policies and governance processes into project planning - Manage risks and issues and taking corrective measurements - Identify, track and report program KPIs to assess impact - Coordinate, manage and monitor workflow of the cross-functional teams - Facilitate and lead project meetings and discussions with stakeholders at all levels Qualifications - Minimum of 5 years project and/or program management expertise within the telecommunications, broadband, cable industry - Strong practical experience building project documentation, KPIs, and analyzing processes to identify areas of optimization and improvement - Experience in one or more of the following areas: integrations, migrations, operations or process optimization - Industry experience either in telecommunications, broadband, fiber or cable industry is required - Direct hands-on experience with Smartsheet, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office Suite PowerPoint are required - Proven knowledge of Scrum, Agile & Product Development is necessary - Ability to collaborate successfully with a wide range of cross functional stakeholders - Strong leadership and management skills, coupled with ability to individually contribute and deliver on all role expectations - Ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems and communicate ideas effectively - Ability to process information quickly and present it in a succinct and insightful format for various stakeholders including executives Education & Certifications - Bachelor’s degree required preferably in Business, Communications, Engineering or Computer Science - PMP certification is preferred Compensation Sand Cherry Associates is required by Colorado law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range considers a wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and delivery model. This is a short-term consulting engagement with an expected hourly rate of $85-90/hour. Years of experience, level of education, geographic location, unique skills/qualifications for the specific role and potential certifications can be key factors in the final compensation for this role. Benefits Our team is unique — we are passionate about what we do. At Sand Cherry, our Consultants know they are impacting and shaping our clients’ industries. We recognize our employees for their contributions. Our culture is one of the most friendly and communicative in the consulting industry. Sand Cherry is not a top-heavy organization. We offer the opportunity to be part of a digital workforce. Discover the experience that only comes with self-responsibility in the workplace. Our team members manage their own workloads and are expected to deliver exceptional work for our clients. Professional career growth is one of our main priorities, as we affirm that investing in our Consultants and empowering our people will also deliver the best results and value for our clients.

Role Description We are seeking a dedicated Procurement Specialist to cover a maternity leave until mid-August. The role involves leading and managing sourcing strategies within defined categories, engaging with senior stakeholders, and providing procurement advice to business areas. Responsibilities - Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and define category strategy plans. - Implement sourcing processes for goods and services. - Maintain a comprehensive understanding of business drivers and their impact on strategy. - Serve as a subject matter expert on procurement policies, processes, and best practices. - Manage key sourcing activities for business projects, ensuring timely delivery and risk management. - Develop and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers and identify potential new partners. - Monitor compliance with the sourcing process and act as an internal consultant. - Develop category or sub-category strategy plans and sourcing pipelines. Qualifications - Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills. - Strong analytical and decision-making skills. - Understanding of procurement and sourcing techniques and supply chain management. - Experience in procurement or purchasing. Requirements - Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field. - Experience with supplier performance management and vendor management. - Experience in drafting agreements and managing contract renewals. - Microsoft Office proficiency. - Experience with facilities service related systems or Jaggaer is a plus. Benefits - Medical, dental & vision. - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital. - 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available. - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents). - Short and long-term disability. - Health Spending Account (HSA). - Transportation benefits. - Employee Assistance Program. - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave). Company Description Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

• Own the new vendor vetting workflow process from beginning to end, including accurate Salesforce data entry • Ensure all vendor documentation is current, complete, and compliant with company standards • Update and maintain vendor files in Salesforce to ensure ongoing compliance and data integrity • Support cross-functional teams with vendor vetting and procurement processes, including vendor communication and document collection • Work closely with territories to gather required documentation and pertinent information for new vendors • Serve as a primary point of contact for territories and vendors regarding vetting and compliance processes • Assist the Procurement Team with vendor contracting activities • Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of procurement workflows and onboarding processes