Job Description
As Director of Procurement (Technology), you'll play an integral role in shaping and leading procurement/sourcing strategies supporting technology categories across Rocket. As a result, you must understand the business needs, drivers and ensure the optimization of costs and services delivered within the defined categories. As a Director, you'll lead a team of procurement team members across all technology categories (HW, SW, SaaS, AI, Data). You'll be responsible for leading, driving and owning cost optimization strategies, including cost reduction and avoidance, by implementing innovative sourcing techniques and negotiating favorable contract terms within your assigned category.
About The Role - Lead and develop procurement teams across technology spend categories.
- Implement end-to-end sourcing strategies to maximize value, drive internal performance, and meet industry standards
- Create a clear vision for team and align/build collaborative partnerships with team members, key strategic vendors and internal stakeholders across technology within a continuous improvement culture
- Promote teamwork and open communication through team and individual meetings
- Serve as the subject matter expert and lead creation and conduction the RFI, RFP and RFQ process
- Track technology category performance internally and against industry standards. Build collaborative relationships; draw conclusions and makes recommendations to leadership within procurement and internal stakeholders
- Lead interviews of key internal stakeholders/business owners through the executive level to define specifications and requirements on projects with major scope, impact and complexity
- Lead multiple sourcing events for wide ranging scope, impact and complexity, including project plans, timelines, communication strategies, etc.
- Lead efforts on complex projects to negotiate terms and conditions with vendors for contracts
- Offer strategic advice to the procurement team on negotiations and lead negotiations of varying complexity, emphasizing business terms. Assist in drafting standard legal documents, including master agreements, contract attachments, extensions, and non-disclosure agreements
About You - Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, finance, computer science, engineering, economics or business
- 7 years of management and leadership experience leading Procurement/Sourcing teams
- Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications
- Deep understanding of ITO and BPO service models, industry best practices, and emerging trends
- Knowledge of electronic sourcing tools/ERP Systems (Workday)
- Proven research and analytical skills, including experience in conducting stakeholder interviews
- PC skills with off-the-shelf analytical tools and software (e.g. Microsoft products — Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)
- Project leadership experience, including designing and leading projects
- Leadership skills and ability to influence a diverse group of internal customers, including some public speaking opportunities
- Comprehension of procurement governance and processes with the ability to ensure that technology is compliant with Rocket Companies policies
- Ability to drive business results, within established parameters, with minimal leadership direction and assistance
- Ability to thrive in ambiguous and/or time-sensitive situations
What You’ll Get Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: We’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.
About Us RKT Holdings is a centralized hub that delivers thoughtful and innovative solutions for
Rocket Companies® . We’re a Detroit-based company made up of businesses that provide simple, fast and trusted digital solutions for complex transactions. The name comes from our flagship business, now known as Rocket Mortgage®, which was founded in 1985. Today, we’re a publicly traded company involved in many different industries, including mortgages, fintech, real estate and more. We’re insistently different in how we look at the world and are committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard.
Apply today to join a team that offers career growth, amazing benefits and the chance to work with leading industry professionals. This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the Company at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team at Careers@myrocketcareer.com .
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