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, 15% 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

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

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

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

Maintain the diverse supplier database to ensure compliance to company’s supplier diversity requirements. 

Organize supplier diversity training, events, and networking opportunities to connect diverse 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 diverse supplier organizations, trade organizations, and advocacy groups.  

Support the creation of diversity-related 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. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: 

 

Minimum:  

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

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 

Experience creating and delivering presentations 

Strong analytical skills, plus demonstrated skills handling variety of assignments simultaneously  

Excellent project management and collaborative skills 

Proven success working in a highly competitive business environment  

Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate at a senior level 

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint 

Travel 10% 

 

 Preferred: 

4 years of experience in supply chain operations or sourcing 

2 years of experience program management / supplier diversity programs   

Experience with Power BI or similar BI tools  

Analytical dashboarding and reporting 

 

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.