Senior Contract Acquisition Manager

About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

At Lumen, the Senior Contract Acquisition Manager is responsible for quoting, executing, processing and delivering 3rd Party Fiber and Conduit Agreements related to the Company’s fiber‑optic network across North America. They are responsible for managing numerous negotiations simultaneously as well as tracking and reporting on various metrics related to the delivery of these services. They must be familiar with executing Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and service orders, as well as understand fiber testing, delivery and acceptance, per industry standards. A Senior Contract Acquisition Manager has the expertise to provide process knowledge to the company as needed as well as mentoring, training, and providing direction to other contract acquisition managers.

Location

This is a work from home position within the U.S.

The Main Responsibilities

Receives, interprets and clarifies requests from various internal organizations regarding 3rd party fiber and / or conduit needs

Requests quotes from vendors for the assets identified. Negotiates rates, when applicable.

Tracks, follows up, and escalates (as necessary) for the receipt of these quotes

Communicates vendor quote information via internal systems

Upon project approval, executes necessary service orders with the selected vendor for quoted assets

Coordinates with vendors and internal groups to confirm that assets delivered meet or exceed Lumen quality standards

Reports on work step data for metric and performance tracking

Prepares and presents reports and summaries of 3rd party fiber / conduit acquisition activities and issues to management and clients

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required

Understanding of OSP construction and fiber splicing

Strong contract negotiation and management skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Solid multi‑tasking skills with abilities to coordinate across multiple departments

Must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment

6+ years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s degree in Management, Engineering, Finance or related field (combination of education and experience is acceptable)

Preferred

Experience in Outside Plant design, maintenance and / or construction or optical network design and deployment

Additional experience in business management, financial management or legal

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors

Location Based Pay Ranges

$82,969 - $110,625 in these states : AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY.

$87,117 - $116,156 in these states : CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.

$91,266 - $121,688 in these states : AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA

Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives and / or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.

Learn more about Lumen's

Benefits (https : / / jobs.lumen.com / global / en / benefits-statement)

Bonus Structure

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and / or motor vehicle reports and / or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page (https : / / jobs.lumen.com / global / en / faq). Job‑related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

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Requisition # : 340519

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