Senior Director, Procurement

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. 

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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 other procurements 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 proj