Procurement Manager

CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM) is the nation's number one distributed retail mortgage lender with more than 7,000 employees operating over 700 branches and servicing loans across all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Our company has been recognized ten times on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private businesses and has received many awards for our standout culture.

A culture where you can grow! CCM has created an exceptional culture driving employee engagement, exceeding employee expectations, and directly impacting company success. At our core, our entrepreneurial spirit empowers every employee to be who they are to help us move forward together. You’ll get unwavering support from all departments and total transparency from the top down.

CCM offers eligible employees a competitive compensation plan and a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, as well as a 401K. We also offer company-provided short-term disability, an employee assistance program, and a wellness program.

Position Overview:

The Manager, Procurement is responsible for end-to-end sourcing, developing plans, selecting preferred and qualified vendors, review existing procurement and vendor strategy, and evaluating current third-party relationships to ensure they align to the organization’s strategic objectives. This position drives cost-saving initiatives by working cross functionally with internal business teams to find and execute upon opportunities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage cost-saving initiatives through cross-functional collaboration with internal business teams to identify and capitalize on opportunities.
• Analyze and improve vendor operations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Negotiate contracts and leases to manage vendor relationships effectively.
• Support the full strategic procurement cycle, including vendor and risk identification and selection, price negotiating and contracting. 
• Collaborate with internal departments such as Legal, Operations, Compliance, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination in procurement activities. 
• Continuously evaluate and improve procurement processes to ensure efficiency. 
• Identify cost saving measures and implement processes that will streamline and automate procurement reporting and tracking. 
• Conduct thorough market research to identify potential vendors and evaluate the services they provide. 
• Manage vendor selection process, including evaluating submissions, and conducting vendor evaluations to ensure optimal partnerships.
• Ensure that procurement activities comply with company policies and industry regulations.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant job experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, RFP facilitation, and risk mitigation, or equivalent related experience.
• Experience in the mortgage industry, preferred.
• Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Skilled in managing multiple project schedules and deliverables.
• Skilled in collaboration and working closely with internal stakeholders and vendors.
• Proficiency in taking initiative and working independently.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite.

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