Job Description

Position Type

Home Office

Position Schedule

Full-Time

EEO Statement

Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Posting Location

Arizona, Tempe, Missouri, St. Louis

Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we’re proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.

Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.

People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.

View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report

¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.

External Flexible Work Option(s)

Hybrid, Onsite, Remote

Awards and Accolades

At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.

Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones

Country

United States

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Position Requirements

Qualifications Required in the Job:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Business, Law, Information Systems, or Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years related work experience, preferably involving negotiation and contracts.
• Understanding of supply chain management concepts and procedures.
• Knowledge of legal, contracting, third party risk environments.
• Ability to communicate complex cost models, risk, and business concepts at executive levels.
• Strong people and project management skills; ability to influence without authority.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across divisions and communicate upward effectively.

Problem Solving:
Ability to collaborate with leadership to understand strategic impact and assess risk. Independently close negotiations with optimal outcomes, interpret legal documents, and develop creative solutions. Provide guidance to junior team members when complex issues arise.
Decision Making:
High level of autonomy in managing sourcing initiatives. Responsible for strategic decisions impacting firm earnings, balancing business needs with legal and regulatory risk. Leads multiple initiatives concurrently.
Span of Influence:
Influences supplier and product recommendations impacting the entire firm, including branch offices. Acts as a subject matter expert, consulting on contract formation and negotiation strategy. Regularly interacts with senior leaders, legal, and supplier executives.

Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week.
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Salary Information

Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page