Director - Procurement

March 5

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First Advantage

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First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA) delivers comprehensive background check solutions and insights that enable employers and housing providers to make confident choices, reduce risk, and maintain compliance.

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1001 - 5000 employees

📋 Description

• 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. • 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.

🎯 Requirements

• 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

🏖️ Benefits

• 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!