Director, Sourcing Emerging Technologies & Operational Capabilities_ Corporate Vendor Management Director
Your Opportunity
Your opportunity
Director, Sourcing Emerging Technologies & Operational Capabilities_Corporate Vendor Management Director
Our Opportunity:
Corporate Vendor Management (CVM) at Charles Schwab & Co. is responsible for implementing a firm-wide, end-to-end vendor relationship management process to maximize vendor performance and value. CVM provides category management and strategic sourcing as well as identifies, mitigates, monitors, and manages vendor risk; and assists Schwab in meeting regulatory and compliance requirements.
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Managing Director of Strategic Sourcing, this new Director role is responsible for identifying new means to support the firm’s existing and emerging products and capabilities being delivered as part of Schwab’s growth strategy. You will build a cohesive team focused on advancing Sourcing’s ability to deliver next-generation sourcing capabilities to achieve competitive advantage, resilience, and long-term value for our partners. This position will be responsible for Sourcing readiness for new capabilities (e.g., AI, crypto) and operating models (e.g., business, legal); maximizing partnerships with third parties to deliver valuable outcomes for Schwab; cultivating a culture of collaboration within the organization; fostering strong relationships with various Schwab stakeholders; and leveraging data, tools and insights to inform decisions to achieve business goals.
Model Schwab’s leadership imperatives:
- Connect team objectives to Schwab’s strategy to inspire your team to take action.
- Ruthlessly prioritize the work achieving the greatest impact for the firm.
- Collaborate with others to break down barriers and accomplish shared goals.
- Embrace challenges with courage and model resiliency to seize new opportunities.
- Communicate with care, kindness, and clarity to create a space where everyone can do their best work.
- Develop yourself and others through coaching, feedback, and growth expectations.
- Promote curiosity, seek continuous feedback, and encourage bold perspectives to challenge the status quo.
Key Outcomes:
- Support CVM’s vision and mission and model our values to lead the team to realize our goals.
- Coach and mentor team members, with a clear approach to leadership and development of people and transformation of the functions
- Use data and other resources to identify insights and inform recommendations for vendor proposals and business decisions
- Leverage relationships, industry connections and sourcing expertise to influence strategy and direction
- Identify opportunities for system enhancements or new technologies, such as AI capabilities, that can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of sourcing and procurement processes
- Coordinate closely with relevant CVM project teams and working groups to ensure a cohesive approach to enhancing Sourcing tools, technologies and data management
- Provide framework for managing commercial terms, including training resources and streamlining contract templates to support adoption
- Understand and ensure team adheres to Schwab and CVM policies and procedures
What you have
Required Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in procurement, category management, strategic sourcing, and/or vendor management
- 5+ years of successfully leading and developing a team of engaged employees, with experience leading geographically dispersed team members
- Proven track record of building effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, senior level business partners and external partners
- Demonstrated experience collaborating across cross-functional, diverse teams
- Desire and motivation to learn new skills and expand knowledge to improve job performance, team, and functional capabilities
- Superior analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong financial and business acumen and demonstrated growth mindset who embraces challenges, is solution-oriented and takes initiative to address opportunities
Preferred Experience:
- Strong attention to detail and ability to see downstream impacts
- Flexible and adaptable in leading and implementing change
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with demonstrated ability developing materials and effectively presenting to senior audiences
- Comfort dealing with ambiguity and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction
- Passion for learning about new technical capabilities and platforms to realize efficiencies and evolve how Sourcing executes its responsibilities
- Ability to serve as a change catalyst, enabling agile, intelligent and sustainable sourcing practices aligning with Schwab’s broader growth and transformation objectives
- Proven record of tracking, measuring, and delivering results
- Expert user of PowerPoint, Work and Excel
- Expertise with sourcing tools, contract management systems, and technology solutions relevant to sourcing
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; Advanced degree preferred
- Professional accreditation in sourcing, procurement or supply management is a plus
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. 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 you are good at
What you have
Required Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in procurement, category management, strategic sourcing, and/or vendor management
- 5+ years of successfully leading and developing a team of engaged employees, with experience leading geographically dispersed team members
- Proven track record of building effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, senior level business partners and external partners
- Demonstrated experience collaborating across cross-functional, diverse teams
- Desire and motivation to learn new skills and expand knowledge to improve job performance, team, and functional capabilities
- Superior analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong financial and business acumen and demonstrated growth mindset who embraces challenges, is solution-oriented and takes initiative to address opportunities
Preferred Experience:
- Strong attention to detail and ability to see downstream impacts
- Flexible and adaptable in leading and implementing change
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with demonstrated ability developing materials and effectively presenting to senior audiences
- Comfort dealing with ambiguity and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction
- Passion for learning about new technical capabilities and platforms to realize efficiencies and evolve how Sourcing executes its responsibilities
- Ability to serve as a change catalyst, enabling agile, intelligent and sustainable sourcing practices aligning with Schwab’s broader growth and transformation objectives
- Proven record of tracking, measuring, and delivering results
- Expert user of PowerPoint, Work and Excel
- Expertise with sourcing tools, contract management systems, and technology solutions relevant to sourcing
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; Advanced degree preferred
- Professional accreditation in sourcing, procurement or supply management is a plus
Why Schwab?
At Schwab, “Own Your Tomorrow” embodies everything we do! We are committed to helping our employees unleash their potential and achieve their dreams. Our employees get to play a central role in disrupting a multi-trillion-dollar industry, creating a better, more modern way to build and manage wealth. We’re a modern financial services firm that stands apart from the industry, where you can go as far as your ambition takes you.
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