What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supplier Management Operations Director position at First American?
What You'll Do:
- Implements goals, objectives, and work standards for the department.
- Applies policies and procedures that comply with regulatory and statutory guidelines, rules, and standards.
- Plans, organizes, administers, reviews, and evaluates the activities of professional, technical, and office support staff.
- Contributes to the overall quality of the department by developing and coordinating work teams and by reviewing, recommending, and implementing improved policies and procedures.
- Directs the selection of staff and provides for their training and professional development to maintain effective morale, productivity, and discipline.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; advanced degree preferred
- Previous sourcing experience is a big plus
- 8 years progressive management experience
- Solid vendor relations skills
- Exceptional negotiation abilities
- Demonstrated competency in executing strategic plans
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to effectively mange the negotiations process
- Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills
- Ability to learn needs of a wide range of employees while driving team performance, monitoring results and appropriately allocating resources
- Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of particular field of specialization to the completion of complex projects
- Experience and knowledge of functional tools and infrastructure
- Progressive experience in leading employees in multiple locations, and significant experience developing and implementing solutions
Salary Range:
$126,100 - $168,125
This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location
What We OfferBy choice, we don't simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it's the right thing to do, but also because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.** Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **
First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).
First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant's criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.
Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.First American invests in its employees' development and well-being, empowers them to provide superior customer service and encourages them to serve the communities where they live and work. First American is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $126,100 - $168,125
