Director, Procurement

Remote
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor

At First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA), people are at the heart of everything we do. From our customers and partners to our greatest advantage — our team members. Operating with empathy and compassion, First Advantage fosters a global inclusive workforce devoted to the diverse voices that make up our talent and products. Our team members empower each other to be their authentic selves and treat all with respect, integrity, and fairness.

Say hello to a rewarding career and come join a leading provider of mission-critical background screening solutions to some of the most recognized Fortune 100 and Global 500 brands.

What You'll Do: 
The Director, Procurement will be an integral part of a mission driven global procurement team that negotiates Software, SaaS, Product, Data Subscription, Professional Services and other types of commercial/contractual Agreements that are critical to the global operations of First Advantage. This is a hands-on, leadership role for a seasoned procurement professional who thrives in a fast paced, collaborative environment. The individual selected will have significant experience driving cost savings through negotiation with suppliers, possess a deep understanding of common contractual clauses found in Technology/Non-Technology Agreements, and have experience redlining/crafting contract language in partnership with the legal team. Previous team leadership experience is an asset. 
This role is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned leader to play a hands-on role in further maturing the procurement organization to support the growth of the company. Please note, this is a remote position  with core hours in EST.

Responsibilities:
Contracts and Negotiations:
  • Lead commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers of Technology and Non-Technology products/services, including, but not limited to Order Forms, Master Agreements, Statements of Work and Amendments
  • Establish and negotiate aim-high and bottom-line commercial positions, price protection, expansion tables, true-up, payment terms, etc. to ensure the best possible total cost of ownership while minimizing risk and maximizing business flexibility
  • Manage the Procure to Pay process ensuring timely payment and adherence to established policies
  • Work closely with executives, legal, finance and department heads to drive efficiencies within the approval and contracting process

Category Management and Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to help develop and execute strategies that support the financial and growth objectives of the company
  • Provide subject matter expertise/consulting to internal stakeholders on industry trends, benchmarking, and best practices in procurement
  • Lead various internal/external engagements to ensure an appropriate level of visibility and communication is maintained; Emphasis on verbal communication with an email follow-up
  • Provide exceptional customer service to the business

Team Leadership:
  • Manage a global team of procurement professionals, ensuring timely and quality completion of assigned deliverables
  • Coach and mentor the team with a focus on continuously improving their skillset
  • Perceive and remove roadblocks that have the potential to impact the team’s ability to execute
  • Continuously monitor and balance team workload
  • Track and regularly report on overall team performance, including savings
  • Create a talent plan for each team member that aligns the individuals career aspirations to the organization’s goals and objectives
  • Develop a talent pool

What You Will Need to be Successful:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Technology or Finance or equivalent work experience. Master’s degree preferred
  • 6-8 years of experience leading commercial and contractual negotiations with suppliers of Technology and Non-Technology products/services, including, but not limited to Order Forms, Master Agreements, Statements of Work and Amendments, including critical and/or high value (>$1M) engagements
  • Deep understanding of common contractual language clauses found in Technology/Non-Technology Agreements and experience with redlining/crafting language in partnership with the legal team
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and negotiate aim-high and bottom-line commercial positions, price protection, expansion tables, true-up, payment terms, etc. to ensure the best possible total cost of ownership while minimizing risk and maximizing business flexibility
  • Provide subject matter expertise/consulting to internal stakeholders on industry trends, benchmarking, and best practices in procurement
  • Ability to hold teams/individuals accountable that may not report directly
  • Significant experience coaching and inspiring a global team to operate efficiently, with urgency and using best in class procurement practices
  • Significant experience creating and executing overall business strategy and/or process
  • Previous experience leading a small team of procurement professionals
Job Location: This is a remote opportunity allowing the ideal individual to sit anywhere as long as this individual is able to work EST hours.


Why First Advantage is Your Next Big Career Move:
First Advantage is going through a technology transformation! We are looking for experts who are excited to work with advanced technologies and provide best-in-class user experiences, drive the development and deployment of scalable solutions, and smoothly guide our agile teams and clients through meaningful changes as we continue to expand our impact.
Additional benefits offered to our eligible people include:    
  • Ability to work remotely with occasional business travel.    
  • Medical, Vision, Dental, and supplementary benefit plans 
  • 401k with an employer match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)  
  • Competitive and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 paid company holidays   
  •  Access to tech and growth opportunities, and leaders who want you to succeed! 
More About Our Values Code
  • Honor Honesty, Consistency, and Responsibility: Do the right thing
  • Cultivate an environment of dignity: Show respect for the individual
  • Take an Outside-In approach: Put the client first
  • Think out-of-the-box: Innovate and create
  • Stay Team-Oriented: Collaborate and appreciate each other

What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today!
You have learned a little about us today – we want to learn about you! If you think this position and our company are a great fit for your areas of interest and expertise, tell us about you by applying now!


The salary range for this position is approximately $140,000-167,000 base annually. This range reflects our good faith estimate to pay fairly as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

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