Sourcing Procurement Manager Senior

USAA•San Antonio, TX

4d•$98,580 - $188,410•Hybrid

About The Position

USAA is seeking a dedicated Sourcing Procurement Manager Senior to lead complex sourcing and contracting initiatives. This role will develop and execute sourcing strategies, manage competitive sourcing processes, evaluate supplier proposals, negotiate and execute agreements, and partner with business stakeholders to support strategic objectives. The position primarily supports the Corporate Real Estate and Workplace Solutions (CREWS) organization, focusing on categories such as design and construction, facilities and maintenance operations, real estate portfolio management, and workplace services. The Sourcing Procurement Manager Senior will act as a strategic procurement partner to CREWS leadership, driving sourcing and contract activities essential for the organization's real estate and workplace operations. The role offers a flexible work environment requiring 4 days in the office per week and can be based in San Antonio, TX, Plano, TX, Phoenix, AZ, or Charlotte, NC. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree; OR 4 years of relevant education and/or experience.
6 years of experience in procurement strategy, to include planning, sourcing, and/or solutioning, to include 4 years of experience negotiating and authoring contracts, terms and conditions, and pricing.
Demonstrated experience designing end-to-end procurement strategies.
Demonstrated track record of leading sustainable strategic sourcing approaches.
Demonstrated Experience communicating and presenting to senior leadership.
Knowledge of the strategic sourcing procurement lifecycle and procurement best practices and methods.
Knowledge applicable procurement policies, laws, and regulations.
Experience leading cross-functional teams or projects.
Advanced experience leveraging analytical tools, including Microsoft Office products and other applicable business software, to develop analysis, charts, and/or supporting documentation.

Nice To Haves

Strategic sourcing experience in large organizations.
Corporate real estate / workplace solutions sourcing experience.
Large financial institution or regulated enterprise experience.

Responsibilities

Conducts all phases in the development of complex and strategic acquisitions of third-party/affiliate solutions to include consulting on statements of work, creating requests for proposals, identification of qualified suppliers, proposal evaluations and negotiation of pricing, services, and contract terms.
Applies advanced knowledge in the design of complex and strategic sourcing plans and solutions to achieve client's strategy through deployment of third-party solutions.
Interprets the provisions and terms of all contract risks with a focus on complex and significant risk contracts that can hinder the Association's ability to execute on the mission, damage reputation, and/or impair financial stability of the Enterprise such that capital strength or liquidity is impacted.
Collaborates with Legal and other subject matter experts as needed to interpret and ensure accuracy of contracts and resolve escalated issues.
Provides client consultation, on highly complex and critical actions, evaluates client requirements, dependencies and advises in the development of contract specifications to achieve pre-established savings, quality, and risk/cost avoidance targets.
Validates contract against established controls to drive regulatory compliance.
Influences business leaders on third-party utilization to achieve overall operational and strategic objectives.
Engages with internal stakeholders and suppliers ensuring value added, compliant, and consistent procurement experiences across assigned client group.
Applies extensive sourcing and procurement knowledge to execute the sourcing strategy and plan.
Provides guidance and oversight to less experienced sourcing and procurement staff to ensure category plans are executed.
Creates and evaluates commercial and pricing models, client demand and volume drivers, and creates negotiated alternatives for complex contract actions requiring intricate negotiation.
Utilizes significant background experience in Procurement Strategy and planning to develop complex sourcing strategies.
Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.