ABOUT US

We at Intrepid Fiber believe everyone has the right to access the Internet, no matter where they live or their socioeconomic status. Our vision is to become the nation’s most prolific developer of fiber-to-the-home infrastructure.  Intrepid is working with local municipalities to integrate the digital infrastructure necessary to afford consumers more choices, more accessibility, and better value by connecting to the Internet services that enable them to live their best lives.

 

For more information, please visit our website at:

https://www.intrepidfiber.com

 

SUMMARY

This position is primarily responsible for the process of identifying, engaging, and managing suppliers of goods and services.  The role helps locate key suppliers and negotiate purchase agreements with them on behalf of Intrepid to obtain the highest quality of goods and services at the lowest price points possible.  This is an onsite position located in Eden Prarie, MN.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: What will you be doing?

  • Monitoring order volumes across queues and workload balancing.  Weekly management of inventory across a few locations to ensure adequate volumes for both construction and operations vendors
  • Coordination of incoming and outgoing shipments, including managing the schedule, logistics, and maintaining internal quantity minimums.  
  • Supporting the development and implementation of systems and processes used to engage and manage engineering, construction, operations, material, and maintenance vendors.
  • Preparing proposals and requesting quotes from vendors, and supporting negotiations of purchase terms and conditions.
  • Collecting and inputting accurate information to report on and measure the performance of vendors, as well as assisting with the timely and accurate fulfillment of purchase orders.
  • Maintaining supplies for local field employees.
  • Adhering to current contracts, systems, and processes.
  • Assuring adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Responsible for supporting the availability of goods and accountable for the accuracy of inventory data.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Who will you be in charge of?

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

 

COMPETENCIES: What do you bring to the team?

  • 3+ years of experience in a related field or position, experience related directly to procuring and managing a diverse group of goods and services vendors for a large fiber-based network preferred but not required.
  • Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
  • Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; meets commitments.
  • Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts the success of the team above one’s own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
  • Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness with strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
  • Efficiency – Intrigued by finding new or better ways to improve the process through simplification or automation.
  • Organizational support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports the organization's goals and values.
  • Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
  • Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

 

BENEFITS: What do we bring to our employees?

  • Medical Plans: Various options, including high-deductible plans with lower premiums. Preventive care is covered at 100%, and you have access to a wide network of providers.
  • 401(k) Plan: Includes a company match to help you save for retirement.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Provides support for personal and work-related issues.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): Starts accruing on your first day.
  • Additional benefits can include Dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, company vehicle or mileage reimbursement, and other perks.

Intrepid Fiber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate and value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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