EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Department Summary
Our investment in the future needs those with an eye on the bottom line, and our Financial organization plays a vital role in supporting our game-changing ideas with creative solutions to complex problems. Team members have the unique opportunity to explore diverse business lines, gaining hands-on experience in various facets of finance, including accounting, audit and supply chain management.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Competitively source a variety of goods, software and services, negotiating and managing RFx as well as supplier contracts, and serving as a liaison among internal and external teams to find ways to meet the business’ needs
- Negotiate deals and contracts on a daily basis, extracting maximum value from supplier engagements
- Explore opportunities to further provide value to business, identifying and implementing cost saving opportunities considering Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
- Work closely with Business Units, Procurement Ops, Data Analytics and technical teams to support internal customers in sourcing the right products at the right time and price
- Effectively manage vendor relationships and develop winning strategies supporting value creation for Dish Wireless
- Support end-to-end purchasing process, from the development of goals and budgets for area of responsibility to requisition and purchase order (PO) management, to vendor management
- Work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors and exercise judgment in creating solutions
- Write, manage, and enforce policies as they relate to the Procurement process at DISH Wireless
- Ensure that all business transactions are ethical and that activities are compliant with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other relevant regulatory programs
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college
- 8+ years of experience in procurement, contract negotiation, commodity management
- Experience in the Wireless industry is highly desired, along with knowledge of materials, suppliers, etc.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Knowledge of principles and practices in sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing, including ethics, bid preparation and evaluation, quality and inventory control
- Demonstrated experience in successfully driving procurement savings and building strong cross-functional partnerships with business units in a wireless network deployment environment
- Ability to work independently to conduct studies, analyze and evaluate data, and make recommendations and decisions on complicated or high-profile projects
- Ability to meet deadlines while managing a substantial workload in a fast-paced environment
- Must have strong negotiation skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of matters
- Demonstrated project management skills; highly organized; attention to detail
- Familiarity with basic office software (e.g. ERP systems including Oracle, database management, Google Suite, OneNote)
Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person on-site interview.
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $83,950.00/Year - $119,900.00/Year
Benefits
We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits.
The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
