Director, Procurement

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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! 

• 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

United States Equal Opportunity Employment:

First Advantage is proud to be a global leader in removing barriers and supporting our community members to ensure the changing demographics of the workforce are reflected in our hiring and employment practices. We value all of our candidates, employees, and clients, and place great emphasis on hiring and supporting qualified individuals in each role. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other area protected by applicable law.