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See yourself at Radian? We see you here too.At Radian, we see you. For the person you are and the potential you hold. That's why we've embraced a new way of working that lets our people across the country be themselves, be their best and be their boldest. Because when each of us is truly seen, each of us gives our best -and at Radian, we'll give you our best right back.Studies have shown that job seekers may hesitate to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification listed. We strive to see the potential in each applicant, so if you're excited about this role but your experience or education level doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.See Yourself as a Lead BuyerAs a Lead Buyer in Procurement, reporting to the Vice President, Procurement and Vendor Management, this role will oversee the purchasing activities of the company, ensuring cost-effective procurement of goods and services while maintaining strong supplier relationships and meeting business needs. This role will drive Radian's "Request For" (RFx) culture to ensure that a variety of products and services are being considered when partnering with the business to select the right options for the organization. This role involves overseeing the entire contract management process, including contract negotiation, contract administration, and vendor relationships.See Your Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesStrategic Planning: Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with organizational goals, including identifying cost-saving opportunities and optimizing supply chain efficiency.Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable contracts and maintain strong relationships.Procurement Process: Oversee the entire procurement process, from identifying needs to receiving goods and services, ensuring timely and accurate execution. Execute in a "Request For" (RFx) culture to drive transparency and competitiveness in procurement processes.Cost Management: Leverage market intelligence while analyzing market trends, negotiating prices, and implementing cost-saving measures to achieve optimal procurement costs.Contract Management: Manage contracts with suppliers, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions and resolving disputes.Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential risks related to procurement, such as supply chain disruptions or quality issues.Communication and Collaboration: Effectively communicate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, fostering strong relationships and collaboration.Team Leadership: Mentor procurement staff, providing guidance and support to ensure effective performance.See the Job SpecificationsYour Basic Education and Prior Work-Related Experience:Degree Requirement: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent ExperienceWork Experience: 10 years of prior work-related experienceQualifications:Minimum 10+ years' experience in a procurement, sourcing, vendor management role with multiple category expertise, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.At least 10 years of experience in contract structuring and negotiation for services, consulting, and outsourcing services contractProficient with MS Office - Project, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and VisioProficient with Oracle applications or equivalent (Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Experience preferred in technology categoriesKnowledge of financial controls and regulation including SOX, Shared Information Gathering (SIG), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), etc. requiredExperience in Financial Service, Mortgage Banking or Mortgage Insurance preferredDemonstrated expertise in m ltiple industries or spend categories.Demonstrated knowledge of vendor agreements, licensing, business models, markets and legal documentsAbility to think critically and understand levers for contract negotiation and purchasing power.Ability to assess risk coupled with strong negotiating skillsAbility to deliver work on time and meet deadlinesProven ability to build relationships internally and externally at all levelsAbility to observe trends and anticipate change for setting strategyAbility to translate market, product intelligence to customers and for setting strategyAbility to identify and perform key financial analyses and build a business caseCertified Professional in Supply Management PreferredSee Your LocationRadian is committed to a flexible work environment for many of our roles. This is aWorkFromAnywhere role meaning you have the flexibility to work from home (or another designated workspace that fits your needs).This role provides additional flexibility should you want to work on-site at a Radian office. Explore our office locationshereand let your Talent Acquisition Partner know you would be interested in working on-site.Work From Anywhereis subject to Radian's Alternative Work Policy and business needs.See Why You Should Work With UsCompetitive Compensation:anticipatedbase salaryfrom $103,000to $169,000based on skills and experience. This position is eligible to participate in anannualincentive program.Rest and Relaxation.This role iseligible for25days of paid time off annually, which is prorated in the year of hire based on hire date. In addition, based on your hire date, you will be eligible for 9 paid holidays + 2 floatingholidayin support of our DEI culture.Parental leave is also offered as anopportunity for all new parents to embrace this exciting change in their lives.Our Company Makes an Impact.We've been recognized by multiple organizations likeBloomberg'sGender-Equality Index,HousingWire'sTech 100,and The Forum of Executive Women'sChampion of Board Diversity. Radian has also pledged toPwC'sCEO Action for Diversity & Inclusioncommitment.Comprehensive HealthBenefits.Multiplemedical plan choices, including HSA and FSA options, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.Prepare for your Future.401(k) with a top of market company match (did we mention the company match is immediately vested?!)and an opportunity to participate in Radian's Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).Homebuyer Perks.Our Homebuyer Perks program helps employees navigate the home searching, buying, selling, and refinancing processes and provides valuable financial benefits to encourage, enable, and support home ownership.Additional Benefits.To learn more about our benefits offerings, visitourBenefits Page.#LI-NA1
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Radian will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.See More About RadianRadian is a fintech servicing the mortgage and real estate services industry. As a team, we pride ourselves on seeing the potential of every person, every idea and every day.Seeing each other at Radian goes far beyond our open, flexible culture. It means se