What Success Looks Like (Objectives):
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.
Managing corporate procurement across complex wireless network deployment environments presents persistent challenges around supplier cost management, contract execution delays, and operational inefficiencies. This role resolves supplier friction and cost overruns by executing strategic RFx processes, evaluating Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and establishing high-impact vendor relationships. Additionally, this position addresses process bottlenecks and risk vulnerabilities by driving Oracle system updates, automating PO/invoice workflows, and enforcing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance across all purchasing activities.
What Success Looks Like (Objectives):
- Partner with Business Units, Operations, and Analytics teams to competitively source goods and services while achieving target cost-saving goals
- Execute end-to-end purchasing processes; managing RFx events, supplier contracts, requisitions, and purchase orders across the enterprise
- Drive procurement technology updates by evaluating Oracle capabilities and leading project implementation for automated purchasing
- Enforce corporate supply chain policies, regulatory guidelines, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance across all business transactions
- Leverage AI-driven market intelligence tools to analyze vendor data, optimize supplier selection, and enhance procurement forecasting capabilities
Core Skills, Competencies, and Key Experiences (What you’ll bring)
Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring):
- Strategic sourcing expertise and advanced negotiation skills tailored to wireless network deployment environments
- Deep knowledge of total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, commodity research, and end-to-end contract management
- AI Application fluency to evaluate supplier data, streamline vendor automated processing setups, and optimize procurement workflows
- Proficiency in enterprise procurement platforms, specifically Oracle Purchasing systems, ERP, and database management tools
- Comprehensive understanding of regulatory standards, corporate governance, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance principles
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities, cross-functional collaboration, and project management skills in fast-paced environments
Additional Qualifications:
- Direct experience in the Wireless telecommunications industry, including specialized knowledge of network materials and supplier landscapes
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college
- Minimum Experience: 8 years of experience in procurement, contract negotiation, commodity management, and business analysis
- Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 8 years of experience with:
- ERP platforms including Oracle Purchasing capabilities
- End-to-end RFx execution and contract negotiation
- Data management tools, database reporting, and automated PO/invoice processing (EDI or cXML)
Visa sponsorship not available for this position
Salary Range
Compensation: $96,250.00/Year - $158,125.00/Year
About Our Department
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.
About Our Company
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.
Benefits
We offer meaningful health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan. Review a benefits summary here: EchoStar 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.
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.
This job posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications. If you have questions regarding your application or the recruitment process please email [email protected].
Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights (English/Spanish)
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college
- At least 8 years of experience in procurement, contract negotiation, commodity management, and business analysis
- At least 8 years of experience with ERP platforms, including Oracle Purchasing capabilities
- At least 8 years of experience executing end-to-end RFx processes and contract negotiation
- At least 8 years of experience with data management tools, database reporting, and automated PO/invoice processing using EDI or cXML
- Direct experience in the wireless telecommunications industry, including knowledge of network materials and supplier landscapes
- Advanced strategic sourcing and negotiation expertise in wireless network deployment environments
- Knowledge of total cost of ownership analysis, commodity research, and end-to-end contract management
- Understanding of regulatory standards, corporate governance, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
- AI application fluency for supplier data analysis and procurement workflow optimization
What the Team is Saying
EchoStar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and discretionary profit sharing that are prominently featured. Feedback suggests the 401(k) is regarded as standard-to-reasonable, adding tangible long‑term value.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount is widely available and emphasized. Feedback suggests this ownership opportunity is a notable perk within the total rewards mix.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A broad slate of perks—tuition reimbursement up to $5,000/year, product discounts, HSA/FSA options with company HSA contributions, and counseling sessions—expands the package beyond core insurance. Feedback suggests the breadth is appealing even if individual benefits vary in impact.
EchoStar Insights
What We Do
Tune into the innovation, collaboration and culture that our team members bring to the office every day. We want you to be a part of our journey to build the next generation of technology that transforms the way the world communicates. Our team members are the key to our history of groundbreaking innovation and our continued progress. If you bring an inquisitive curiosity, a sense of pride in your work, an openness to adventure and a drive to win, we’ll provide the structure to take the next step in your career. This is more than just another job, this is your launchpad to achieve your potential and a community dedicated to your growth.
Why Work With Us
At EchoStar, we work to create opportunity and cultivate an environment where people thrive. Between our brands, our partners, our teams and our customers, the opportunities are endless. Get started on your next career adventure with EchoStar!
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