Director, Procurement

As the Director Procurement you are responsible for overseeing the productivity and daily operations of the procurement as determined by Vice President of this role you will develop and implement strategies and tactics to increase communication between the Title Department and all other departments. Additionally you are accountable for ensuring staff members are performing the functions of their job descriptions.

The Director of Procurement oversees the operations to ensure the proper completion and compliance of all processes within the department. Responsibilities typically include:

• Providing strategic leadership and direction to teams including managers and staff
• Monitor and track SLAs to ensure we are meeting client expectations
• Monitor daily workload both in house and BPO partners and reallocate work as necessary
• Collaborating with internal departments (closing compliance disbursement) and external stakeholders (lenders county offices etc.) to ensure Operations comply with regulatory requirements
• Driving process improvements and implementing technology solutions to streamline workflows enhance productivity and reduce risk
• Monitoring performance metrics maintaining quality control and ensuring adherence to company standards and legal regulations
• Assisting in managing the departments budget and resources
• manages teams to meet departmental and corporate objectives as determined by senior management
• Creates reviews and implements new processes to improve all Procurement Department timelines and production numbers
• Reviews client performance statistics and management reports with Vice President and Executive Management
• Monitor Aged title files
• Communicate with UW as necessary
• Respond to escalations; identify trends and implement processes to reduce escalations
• Participates in strategy discussions as they relate to internal enhancements
• Oversees and creates procedures for complete process for new client setup
• Creates and communicates new policies procedures and initiatives to increase productivity to the direct reports
• Monitors the fulfillment of required staff training
• Monitor progress of new hires and maintainDay Review forms for all employees
• Reviews and approves candidates for promotions
• Administers performance management planning and review process for teams
• Manages interdepartmental relationships
• Participates in and/or creates Project Teams to address corporate goals and objectives
• Addresses exception trends in any measurable SLAs with responsible departments to identify and implements strategies to improve
• Attends conference calls and client visits as needed
• Monitors monthly scorecards and remediation when applicable
• Monitors daily reporting (Client specific)
• Interviews and assists HR with meeting staffing needs
• Act as a leader within the company
• All other duties assigned

• Bachelors degree or five-seven (5-7) years experience in the real estate banking or vendor management industry
• Demonstrated management experience
• Knowledge of title procurement processes
• Must possess good organizational skills ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrated excellent communication and customer service skills
• Knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft software products

• Competitive payrates based on skills and experience
• Extensive benefits package: Medical dental vision HSA mental health programs Employee Assistance Program short term disability voluntary insurance (LTD auto home life legal pet identify theft) employee discounts
• Rest and relaxation: Paid holidays and generous PTO based on tenure
• Community and Philanthropy: Paid volunteer time
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Contribute to your future: 401K plan and robust continuous learning opportunities
• Work Perks Program: Access to discounts that help save money in your daily life

Is this the ideal location for you

Mortgage Connect is committed to offering a flexible work environment for this role. This is a remote role meaning you have the flexibility to work from home. (Remote work is subject to Mortgage Connects remote work policy and business needs.)

Mortgage Connect is a national mortgage service provider specializing in assisting mortgage lenders with a multitude of services they need in connection with a loan. Our entrepreneurial mindset allows us to differentiate ourselves in the market through continuous improvement and innovation as well as our diversified suite of product offerings. Our people are driven and committed to our cultural values we call The 5Cs: Connect Collaborate Communicate Care and Celebrate. We take these seriously and coming on board with us means you agree to adopt these values in your everyday work life with us.

All onboarding employees will be required to complete apre-employment background check and drug screening.

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