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Who We Are

Join a team that puts its People First! Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.

What We Do

Responsible for the procurement of goods and services through the First American procurement application, ensuring order accuracy and timely processing. Provide support to business units throughout the purchasing process, along with resolving issues related to Purchase Order-backed invoices. Provide training to end users on the procurement application tool. First level support for purchase order/contract backed suppliers.

What You'll Do

• Review purchase requirements, create and maintain requisitions, and process orders through the procurement application
• Ensure appropriate agreements and supporting documentation are in place for all purchase orders
• Work with stakeholders and vendors to resolve issues related to purchase orders
• Resolve A/P invoice issues related to purchase orders
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure business needs are met and orders are processed timely
• Support functional teams with data analysis, reporting, and account reconciliation
• Provide both formal and informal training to procurement application users
• Front line service partner to procurement application users providing assistance with purchases
• Communicate with all levels of leadership, vendors, and team members on purchase order related matters
• Establish relationships with key vendors for current and future procurement initiatives
• Work directly with stakeholders and Legal department in executing low risk agreements that require minimal to no contract changes as assigned
• Conduct sourcing and contracting of materials, services and supplies for one-off purchases as assigned
• Obtain cost savings by recommending alternate sources and negotiating price reductions when applicable
• Contact vendors, secure bids, and place order with vendors providing best overall value
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

What You’ll Bring

Knowledge and Skills/Technology Used

• AA/AS Degree preferred or equivalent work experience
• Typically has 3-5 years of related experience
• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Follows department processes and procedures and may make recommendations.
• Achieves set objectives and gives input to those objectives.
• Works with other FAC groups to resolve issues (i.e. Accounting)
• Recommends process improvements for departmental procedures.
• Negotiates, persuades and gains consensus during bidding/contract processes.
• Errors may be difficult to detect and would normally result in loss of data, time and cost to the business.
• Strong MS Office skills
• Solid communication skills, both verbal and written
• Customer service skills
• Organized & detail oriented
• Understanding of accounting principles
• Analytical
  
  

Salary Range: $54,500.00 - $72,700.00

This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.

What We Offer

By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.

• Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. **
  
  

First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).

First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements.

Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.