Sourcing Manager - Finance

Edward Jones Procurement Manager

Want a meaningful career where you can make a difference? Edward Jones sounds perfect for you. Collaboration. Autonomy. Opportunity. Words our headquarters associates use when talking about working at Edward Jones. Words that describe what it's like being part of a firm where everyone is aligned toward a singular focus : serving the client. And everyone is working to make the firm better together - as they grow as individuals. If these words resonate with you, we should talk.

Manage and implement the procurement strategy, sourcing and contracting of high value procurement categories for specific business areas while being a good steward of the firms resources. The business areas and Sourcing Managers are organized and aligned by specific discipline and can include categories such as Human Resources, Marketing, Facilities, Travel, Legal, Finance, and Information Systems.

What You Will Do

Lead or supervise multiple sourcing initiatives in a cross-functional team environment that will include sourcing strategy, supplier selection, market intelligence and contract execution.

Once the sourcing strategy is complete, lead the negotiation of pricing and contract terms on behalf of Edward Jones by interacting with senior level executives and legal representatives from the supplier.

Direct senior and middle level managers at the firm towards the supplier solution which best meets the firms needs while reducing / eliminating firm expense and risk.

Following contract execution, the Sourcing Manager remains involved in the event additional contracting needs arise or terms of the contract are not being met by the supplier.

Assist with the implementation of corrective action plans where necessary and as specified in the applicable legal documents.

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts : health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firms Employee Assistance Program.

Hiring Minimum : $84100 Hiring Maximum : $143100

Skills / Requirements

Bachelors degree required. Requires a minimum of 5 years related work experience involving negotiation and contracts. Strong people and project management / organizational development skills required. Demonstrated strengths in leadership, contracts management, negotiations, conflict resolution and communications are required.

Masters degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Law or Information Systems preferred. Candidates that live within in a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.

If selected and accepted, you may retain your home-based status. Edward Jones intends in good faith to continue offering the role as home-based, though future business or regulatory needs may require on-site work.

About Us

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500 company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns. Behind everything we do is our purpose : We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging. People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.