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Principal Financial Group

<div>What You'll Do:
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We&rsquo;re looking for a Director- Supplier Management to join the Global Sourcing team! In this role you'll own the enterprise Supplier Management program and are accountable for risk, performance, and value management in the supply base. This role leads a team of Supplier Relationship Managers who focus on our highest impact suppliers. Through management plans, score cards, and strong governance, the supplier management function drives value for Principal.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
You'll have the opportunity to:</b></div></div><ul><li>
Effectively lead a team of supplier management professionals helping them prioritize focus areas within the supply base through segmentation and proactive issue and opportunity identification.</li><li>
Partner with risk leaders and risk subject matter experts to efficiently complete supplier risk assessments and implement controls to mitigate the identified risks. Ensure the risk rigor aligns with the Principal risk appetite.</li><li>
Collaborate with Sourcing leaders and Sourcing Consultants to cleanly transition suppliers from contracting to ongoing management. Ensure that business and commercial terms are well understood by first line engagement managers for our most impactful suppliers.</li><li>
Collaborate with Engagement managers, risk and business partners to ensure strategic suppliers are managed well for maximization of value and risk mitigation</li><li>
Educate and train first line engagement managers on effective supplier management. The depth of training should reflect the risk and impact of the supplier that is being managed.</li><li>
Develop and continuously implement a vision for the supplier management function taking into account emerging trends in procurement, technology, and risk.</li><li>
Continuously improve the adopted procurement tools and technologies to make the supplier management function more efficient and effective.</li><li>
Develop and implement a roadmap for inclusion and sustainability</li></ul><div></div><div><div><br>
Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years!</div></div>
Who You Are:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience required, 10+ years of supplier management experience with 5+ years people leader experience.</li><li>
Ability to build relationships and influence others.</li><li>
Must be able to deal with conflicting goals and points of view.</li><li>
Knowledge of Supplier Management Program including TPRM (third party risk management)</li><li>
Experience with technology and tools that enable Supplier Management</li><li>
Knowledge and experience in strategic sourcing and supply chain management preferred</li><li>
Strong businessacumen and executivepresence including the ability to tactfully push back on senior leaders</li><li>
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills</li><li>
Ability to work independently solving problems and challenging/influencing internal and external stakeholders</li><li>
Ability to design processes</li><li>
Very strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>
Ability to multi-task and juggle many competing demands</li></ul>
Salary Range Information: Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salary Range: $141000 - $191000 / year Time Off Program: Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don&rsquo;t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided. Pension Eligible: Yes Additional Information:
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Work Environments</b></div></div><div><div>
This role offers an in-office and hybrid (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek) work arrangement in Des Moines, IA or Charlotte, NC.</div></div><div></div><div><div><b><br>
Work Authorization/Sponsorship</b></div></div><ul><li>
At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.</li><li>
Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants</li></ul><div><div><b>
Investment Code of Ethics</b></div></div><ul><li>
For Principal Asset Management positions, you&rsquo;ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.</li></ul><div><div><b>
Experience Principal</b></div></div><ul><li>
At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we&rsquo;re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services &ndash; and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.</li></ul><div><div><b>
Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer</b></div></div><ul><li>
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or vete</li></ul>
Posting Window: We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline. Date First Posted (TTF): 1/16/2026 Latest Post Date: Careers - US: 1/16/2026
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Director - Supplier Management

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Director - Supplier Management