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Charles Schwab Manager, Contracts, Procurement & Purchasing in Westlake, Texas
Your opportunity
Corporate Vendor Management at Charles Schwab & Co. is responsible for implementing a firm-wide, end-to-end vendor management process to maximize vendor performance and value. Corporate Vendor Management is responsible for the sourcing, onboarding, risk assessment, monitoring and offboarding of third-parties; and assists Schwab in meeting regulatory and compliance requirements.
What you’ll do:
This position provides operational support to the Supplier Management team. The Supplier Management team consists of supplier onboarding and maintenance, risk assessment, monitoring and offboarding of third-parties and the Corporate Affiliate Program. You will be responsible for providing support to the Supplier Management team by providing reporting and excel working files to perform their processes. The position also provides ad hoc reporting, performs system updates and general support as needed. In addition, this position will administer the Secondary Review Program for Supplier Management processes. This program reviews processes and documentation to determine approved procedures are followed. It will include not only the review of work but reporting to leadership on results.
Additional responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Develop reporting as needed to measure functional statuses and service levels including graphs
Update and maintain training documents
Maintain and update desktop procedures
Represent team on projects as subject matter expert
Manage group email boxes maintaining a 48 hour service level
Perform research and remediation of third-party data anomalies
Strong attention to detail with demonstrated ability toprocess work accurately in a high-volume environment
Understanding of how contract and supplier information is used and how risk is assessed and monitored
Ability to take high level, sometimes ambiguous requirements and develop them into functional processes
Run system reports, validate information, and prepare for broader communications
Complete special projects and other responsibilities as assigned
What you have
3+ years of vendor management, contracts, and relationship management experience
Very strong written and oral communication skills
Flexible and adaptable in handling and implementing change
Must be a self-motivated individual who grasps concepts quickly, takes proactive ownership of tasks or processes and is a team player
Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment with minimal direction, prioritize and multitask independently
Ability to work in a fast-paced, technical, cross-functional environment and be able to produce with minimal direction
Experience building effective relationships
Strong analytical, problem solving and data analysis skills
Strong Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Experience working in the financial industry or other regulated environment (risk, compliance or vendor management) preferred
Experience with Ariba, Hiperos, and/or PeopleSoft is preferred
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
Paid parental leave and family building benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance
What’s in it for you:
At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
Paid parental leave and family building benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Schwab is an affirmative action employer, focused on employing and advancing in employment, qualified women, racial and ethnic minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities in the workplace. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at applicantaccessibility@schwab.com or call 800-275-1281.
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