Job Title:
Third-Party Procurement & Sourcing Senior ManagerLocation:
Block 23What you'll do:
• As a Third-Party Risk, Procurement & Sourcing Senior Manager, you’ll partner with business lines, third parties, Third-Party Risk & Controls, IT Business Operations, Legal, and other stakeholders to define requirements for an integrated, end-to-end third-party lifecycle, processes and controls, and system design and implementation.• During and after implementation, you will support the maintenance of procedures, process/system enhancements, and ongoing third-party reporting.
- As part of a cross-functional enterprise team, design, develop, deploy, and manage integrated procurement, sourcing, and third-party risk management processes and systems.
- Ensure established third-party risk processes and controls are maintained or improved through the enhanced program.
- Demonstrate expertise and influence future process design incorporating third-party risk process requirements into the sourcing processes as well as a seamless integrated flow throughout the third-party lifecycle.
- Establish and implement best in class category management and sourcing strategies into third-party risk concentration and rationalization requirements. Support development of a comprehensive sourcing strategy grounded in meticulous analysis of spend data, market trends, category insights, risk mitigation, and business needs.
- Conduct and assess detailed third-party/supplier evaluations, determine supplier viability, and support management of third-party/supplier relationships including commercial, contract, and operational performance.
- Monitor and analyze market trends and stay up to date with industry trends and best practices.
- Promote cooperation and communication between internal stakeholders, across participating departments.
- Work closely with suppliers and internal partners to manage and enhance supplier performance and facilitate continuous improvement and innovation.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills with high learning agility and the capability to outline a direction and drive towards the outcomes.
What you'll need:
- 8+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of experience in supplier management, supply chain, or contracts.
- 5+ years of experience in category management or strategic sourcing.
- Bachelor's degree in related field required.
- 5+ years of experience in third-party risk management is highly preferred
- Previous leadership experience preferred.
- Experience implementing / managing integrated procurement, sourcing, and risk management end-to-end processes.
- Advanced knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
- Advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards, and practices.
- Advanced knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- Advanced experience managing multiple concurrent projects and delivering assignments to completion in accordance with defined instructions, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
- Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
About the company:
Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that remain part of the company’s heritage, as well as AmeriHome Mortgage, a Western Alliance Bank Company.
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email [email protected] or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
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Skills Required
- 8+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of experience in supplier management, supply chain, or contracts.
- 5+ years of experience in category management or strategic sourcing.
- Bachelor's degree in related field.
- 5+ years of experience in third-party risk management.
- Previous leadership experience.
- Experience implementing/managing integrated procurement, sourcing, and risk management end-to-end processes.
- Advanced knowledge of general banking operations (deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management, commercial banking products).
- Advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards, and practices.
- Advanced knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- Advanced experience managing multiple concurrent projects and delivering assignments to completion.
- Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
Western Alliance Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Western Alliance Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by Western Alliance Bank.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Feedback suggests annual bonuses are broadly available and can materially lift total compensation when business conditions are favorable. Participation spans many roles beyond executives.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are described as widely accessible to employees at multiple levels, adding long‑term value to the package. This breadth helps align employees with company performance.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program is positioned as a standout with an employer match structure viewed as stronger than common offerings. Automatic enrollment reinforces accessibility and participation.
Western Alliance Bank Insights
What We Do
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE: WAL) is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies. Its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, offers a full spectrum of tailored commercial banking solutions and consumer products, all delivered with outstanding service by banking and mortgage experts who put customers first. Serving clients across the country wherever business happens, Western Alliance Bank operates individual, full-service banking and financial brands with offices in key markets nationwide.
