Why USAA?
Let’s do something that really matters.
At USAA, we have an important mission: facilitating the financial security of millions of U.S. military members and their families. Not all of our employees served in our nation’s military, but we all share in the mission to give back to those who did. We’re working as one to build a great experience and make a real impact for our members.
We believe in our core values of honesty, integrity, loyalty and service. They’re what guides everything we do – from how we treat our members to how we treat each other. Come be a part of what makes us so special!
The Opportunity
As a dedicated Technology Sourcing and Procurement Manager Mid-Level, you will join a dynamic team in support of Enterprise Technology. As we navigate the rapidly evolving tech landscape, your expertise will play a pivotal role in securing cutting-edge solutions and fostering partnerships to drive out software development initiatives forward. If you’re ready to contribute to innovation and optimize procurement processes, apply now!
We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 4 days per week. This position can be based in the following locations: San Antonio TX, Plano TX, Charlotte NC, Tampa FL, Phoenix AZ or Colorado Springs CO.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
What you'll do:
- Conducts all phases in the development of moderately complex acquisitions of third-party/affiliate solutions to include consulting on statements of work, creating requests for proposals, identification of qualified suppliers, proposal evaluations and negotiations.
- Applies proficient knowledge in the design and execution of moderately complex sourcing plans and solutions designed to achieve client's strategy through deployment of third-party solutions.
- Interprets the provisions and specific terms of low to complex risk contracts that can decrease the Enterprise's ability to execute on the mission, damage reputation, and/or impair financial stability of the Enterprise such that capital strength of liquidity is temporarily impacted.
- Collaborates with Legal and other subject matter experts as needed to interpret and ensure accuracy of contracts and resolve escalated issues.
- Coordinates with key stakeholders to gather business requirements and specifications to design third-party solutions to achieve optimal business outcomes.
- Provides client consultation on medium to complex actions, evaluates client requirements 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.
- Engages with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure value-added, compliant, and consistent procurement experiences across assigned client group.
- Evaluates commercial models and creates negotiated alternatives for medium to complex contract actions requiring moderate term and condition negotiation.
- Utilizes proficient knowledge and experience negotiating and authoring to execute low to moderately complex agreements.
- Utilizes background experience in Procurement Strategy and planning to develop routine sourcing strategies.
- Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.
What you have:
- Bachelor’s degree; OR 4 years of related experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience required) may be substituted in lieu of degree.
- 4 years of experience in procurement strategy, to include planning, sourcing, and/or solutioning, to include 2 years of experience negotiating and authoring contracts, terms and conditions, and pricing.
- Proficient experience leveraging analytical tools, including Microsoft Office products and other applicable business software, to develop analysis, charts, and/or supporting documentation.
- Solid written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, interpersonal skills, and strong attention to detail.
- Experience participating in cross-functional teams or projects.
What sets you apart:
- Experience in software/hardware contracting.
- Experience with the RFP process (helping generate requirements with the business, evaluation criteria, evaluation of proposals, negotiation, and award.
- Ability to prioritize workload to achieve business and team objectives.
- Strong data analytical skills.
- US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner.
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job experience and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
What we offer:
Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location. The salary range for this position is: $67,220 - $128,480.
Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.
Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.
For more details on our outstanding benefits, please visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com.
Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.
USAA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
