Sr. Strategic Sourcing Category Manager

What We DoManages the contract life cycle for one or more significant and complex spend categories.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the contract life cycle for key spend categories, including preparing Requests for Proposals, negotiating terms and conditions, and leading sourcing teams.

• Develop and maintain expertise in the category being managed by analyzing trends and dynamics of the current market
• Develop and execute pricing strategies and contractual agreements that effectively align complex business objectives with legal requirements to drive targeted business results.
• Work with key stakeholders to determine specific needs of the business
• Lead cross-functional teams in developing sourcing strategy
• Identify vendors with the capability to meet business requirements
• Manage and monitor vendor performance on an on-going basis

• Perform additional assigned duties

Job Complexities

This position entails undertaking a variety of tasks that may present moderate complexity, often requiring sound judgment and practical reasoning. The role also demands a certain level of assessment, creativity, and resourcefulness.

Supervision Received or Extended

• Works under general supervision
• No responsibility for the supervision of others

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

• Three to five years of experience in category management / strategic sourcing
• Proven track record of negotiations tactics and strategies resulting in cost savings and risk avoidance
• Ability to read, comprehend, and redline complex contract terms and conditions
• Strong ability to communicate with business owners, legal, and other stakeholders
• Strong MS Office Skills

Typical education

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent experience
• MBA, CPSM or other applicable education or certifications highly desirable

Typical Range of Experience

• Typically, 3-5 years of related experience

License or Certification

• CPSM or equivalent desired

The pay range for this role is $95,350.00 – $139,838.00

This position is also eligible for a yearly bonus target.

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.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours and/or responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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.

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.