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Rock Family of Companies Senior Director, Procurement in Detroit, Michigan

The Rock Family of Companies is made up of nearly 100 separate businesses spanning fintech, sports, entertainment, real estate, startups and more. We’re united by our culture – a drive to find a better way that fuels our commitment to our clients, our community and our team members. We believe in and build inclusive workplaces, where every voice is heard and diverse perspectives are welcomed. Working for a company in the Family is about more than just a job – it’s about having the opportunity to become the best version of yourself.

RKT Holdings is a centralized hub that delivers thoughtful and innovative solutions for Rocket Companies® . We are the center of operations, technology, marketing, HR, legal, strategy and more that propels our companies forward. Here, we’ll give you the opportunity to launch your career and work with various companies, spanning multiple industries from fintech, to auto and real estate. We offer you the tools you’ll need to succeed, no matter what stage you’re at in your career. You’ll be able to master your craft here by working on complex problems in a collaborative culture and challenging yourself to make a real impact.

Apply today to see all that Rocket Companies has to offer!

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain leadership, finance, computer science, engineering, economics or business

  • 12 years of management and leadership experience

  • Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications

  • Knowledge of electronic sourcing tools/ERP Systems (Workday)

  • Proven research and analytical skills, including experience in conducting stakeholder interviews

  • Ability to thrive in ambiguous and/or time-sensitive situations

  • 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 and ability to ensure that technology, product, data and otherprocurements are compliant with Rocket Companies, RHI and FOC policies

  • Ability to drive business results, within established parameters, with minimal leadership direction and assistance

  • Experience leading procurement events

  • Experience leading Procurement/Sourcing team

Job Summary

This role plays an integral role in shaping and leading procurement/sourcing strategies within Rocket Companies and across the Rock Family of Companies, and as a result, this senior leader must understand the business needs and drivers and ensure the optimization of costs and services delivered within the defined categories. As the Senior Director, you'll lead a team of procurement leaders and other professionals across technology, product, data and other third-party vendor spend. You'll be expected to lead and drive and own cost optimization strategies (cost reduction and cost avoidance) through innovative sourcing techniques and contract negotiations within the assigned category.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop all procurement buying teams and manage end-to-end sourcing strategies within technology, product, data and other categories of spend to drive maximum value and drive performance internally and against industry standards across multiple categories and support our ever-growing portfolio of FOC support

  • Create a clear vision for team and align/build collaborative partnerships with team members and key strategic vendors and internal stakeholders across RHI/FOC within a continuous improvement culture

  • Lead other leaders of leaders and team members to identify areas for potential sourcing/consolidation efforts to drive cost reduction opportunities and accomplish results by communicating and delivering to expectations

  • 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 for assigned categories across RHI/FOC

  • Lead in developing, maintaining and improving technology, product, data and other procurement strategies

  • Track technology, product, data and other category performance internally and against industry standards and build collaborative relationships; draw conclusions and makes recommendations to leadership within procurement and across RHI/FOC internal stakeholders

  • Lead interviews of key internal stakeholders/business owners through Z Team level to define specifications and requirements on projects with moderate 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

  • Make recommendations to the procurement team about negotiation strategy and lead in complex, and non-complex, negotiation process, especially regarding business terms; support the negotiation and preparation of standard legal documents including, but not limited to master agreements, contract attachments, extensions and non-disclosure agreements

Benefits and Perks

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 (https://www.myrocketcareer.com/working-here/benefits/) .

Who We Are

Rocket Companies® is 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. We’re passionate about the work we do, and it shows. We’ve been ranked #1 for Fortune’s Best Large Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance List in 2022, named #5 on People Magazine’s Companies That Care List in 2022 and recognized as #7 on Fortune’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2022.

Disclaimer

This is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position. As with everything in life, things change. The tasks and responsibilities can be changed, added to, removed, amended, deleted and modified at any time by the leadership group. We are proud equal opportunity employers and committed to providing an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all candidates and team members. Employment decisions, including hiring decisions, 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. We also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law. 

The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in any hiring or employment practices. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with state and federal law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in completing the application and/or participating in the employment application process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Team, The Pulse, at Careers@myrocketcareer.com.

We use world-class recruiting and talent management teams to help each member organization recruit the best and brightest. If you’re looking for the next step in your career, you’ve come to the right place.

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