Procurement Manager

About ACA:

ACA was founded in 2002 by four former SEC regulators and one former state regulator. The founders saw a need for investment advisers to receive expert guidance on existing and new regulations. Over the years, ACA has grown both organically and by acquisition to expand our GRC business and technology solutions. Our services now include GIPS standards verification, cybersecurity and technology risk, regulatory technology, ESG advisory, AML and financial crimes, financial and regulatory reporting, and Mirabella for establishing EU operations.

Job Duties:
 

Setting up procurement function at ACA
Manage day to day Procurement operations including processes and procedures
Sourcing- Facilitate purchases from outside suppliers
Negotiating purchase agreements
Contract Management
Vendor Management (right from vendor sourcing to set-up in workday)
Supplier relationship management (negotiate payment terms, resolve disputes)
Spend management
Ad Hoc projects and tasks as required
Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practice
Analyzing and evaluating supplier performance
Ensuring compliance with all related laws and regulations
Planning, creating, and processing timely requisitions and purchase orders
Answer questions from all levels within the Company and troubleshoot issues as they arise
Managing daily, monthly and quarterly reports
Audit daily processing queue
Coordinating with other departments
Risk Management / Prioritization

Required Education and Experience:
 

1.   High school diploma required, college courses in accounting preferred

2.   Minimum of 10+ years relevant experience in Procurement-Vendor Management, Sourcing & Contracts
 

Preferred Education and Experience:
 

1.   College courses in accounting preferred

2.   Experience with Workday accounting system a plus

3.   Experience working with a multi-entity, global company

Required Skills and Attributes:
 

1.   A self-starter and holds with a professional attitude

2.   Demonstrated professional integrity

3.   Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new ACA initiatives and changing client needs

4.   Ability to work well in a fast-paced, small-team environment

5.   Ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize effectively

6.   Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients

7.   Highly motivated and goal oriented; proactive in one’s own education and career progression; volunteers for and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks

8.   Dedicated to upholding ACA’s high-quality standards and customer service focus

9.   Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

10. Strong oral and written communication skills

11. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, and the Internet

12. General understanding of accounting principles
 

More about ACA:

ACA was founded in 2002 by four former SEC regulators and one former state regulator. The founders saw a need for investment advisers to receive expert guidance on existing and new regulations.

Over the years, ACA has grown both organically and by acquisition to expand our GRC business and technology solutions. Our services now include GIPS standards verification, cybersecurity and technology risk, regulatory technology, ESG advisory, AML and financial crimes, financial and regulatory reporting, and Mirabella for establishing EU operations.

 we offer:
 

• Continuous learning: You will develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Why join our team? 
 

We are the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. When you join ACA, you'll become part of a team whose unique combination of talent includes the industry's largest team of former regulators, compliance professionals, legal professionals, and GIPS® standards verifiers in the industry, along with practitioners in cybersecurity, ESG, and regulatory technology.

Our team enjoys an entrepreneurial work environment by offering innovative and tailored solutions for our clients. We encourage creative thinking and making the most of your experience at ACA by offering multiple career paths. We foster a culture of growth by focusing on continuous learning through inquiry and curiosity, and transparency. If you’re ready to be part of an award-winning, global team of thoughtful, talented, and committed professionals, you’ve come to the right place.

What we commit to:
 

ACA is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We conduct our business without regard to actual or perceived age, race, color, religion, disability, caregiver, marital or partnership status, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), ancestry, national origin and citizenship, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, military or veteran status, creed, genetic predisposition, carrier status or any other category protected by federal, state and local law. 

ACA is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, which applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, training, discipline, terminations, layoffs, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment. 

Here at ACA, we have created a variety of programs to promote ACA’s culture of inclusivity and work hard to ensure that all our employees have an equal opportunity to contribute to ACA and feel that ACA is exactly where they belong.