Your career has a home here. Ready to make an impact with a dynamic, forward-thinking company? As a leading property manager of single-family rental homes nationwide, we take great pride in creating an enjoyable living experience for our residents – and an empowering, people-first culture for our team members. That’s why, for two years in a row, our employees have voted Progress a certified Great Place to Work®. Why join Progress? As the demand for professionally managed rental homes continues to grow, so do the opportunities at Progress. We’re looking for passionate professionals who are ready to grow with us, make a difference and be part of something meaningful. Want to learn more? Text “ProgressJobs” to 25000 to chat with Kate, our AI Recruiting Assistant. She can help you explore open roles, apply, and answer your questions in real time. This role is based out of our Scottsdale, AZ, office. Job Summary: The objective of the Indirect Category Manager is to develop and execute category-specific national procurement strategies for indirect spend categories (e.g., professional services, IT, marketing, facilities, and other non-material goods) to drive operational performance improvement while reducing cost and risk. Leveraging multiple data and reporting platforms, the associate will utilize analytical skills to develop and execute plans supporting multiple internal stakeholder groups. This role reports to the Director of Procurement Systems and supports sourcing, contracting, procurement operations, and supplier relationship management for indirect categories. Essential Functions: - Build strong relationships with business leaders to understand requirements, align on negotiation strategy, and influence decision‑making. - Own and manage $100M+ in indirect spend, identifying new sourcing opportunities, consolidation initiatives, and cost‑reduction strategies. - Develop category-specific procurement strategies to reduce organizational risk and drive performance improvements, focusing on lowering Total Cost of Ownership (including service costs, transactional, and logistical costs). - Lead Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities, including quarterly business reviews and performance scorecards. - Align supplier contracts, catalogs, and negotiated service offerings across departments for end‑user ease and policy compliance. - Utilize advanced analytics, dashboards, and procurement systems (e.g., Coupa) to develop insights, track savings, and measure program effectiveness - Categorize and analyze indirect spend to inform sourcing plans, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement opportunities. - Partner with Coupa SMEs to optimize system adoption, supplier enablement, catalog management, and contract‑to‑pay workflows. - Lead cross‑functional projects implementing new suppliers, negotiating renewals, and introducing process improvements to enhance procurement efficiency and control. - Provide clear direction, coaching, and performance management for team members, including goal‑setting, regular feedback, career development planning, and fostering a culture of accountability. Qualifications: - 5+ years of experience in Indirect Procurement with significant depth in IT sourcing and complex contract negotiations (software, cloud, infrastructure, and managed services). - Proven experience establishing, scaling, or leading an enterprise indirect procurement program and managing $100M+ in annual spend. - Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, finance, economics, data analytics/science, or related field. - Strong understanding of Total Cost of Ownership, vendor performance metrics, and strategic sourcing best practices. - Experience with procurement systems (Coupa preferred) and advanced analytical/reporting tools. - Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills with the ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives. - Ability to travel 10–20% to supplier locations, industry events, and company sites. What you can expect from us: - Competitive Compensation - Including performance-based bonuses that reward your contributions. - Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, dental, vision, parental leave, 401(k) with company match and more. - Generous Time Off – Enjoy PTO based on tenure, 13 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday. - Ongoing Learning and Development - Quarterly summits, town hall meetings and continuous training to support your professional growth. - A Culture that Celebrates You - We believe in collaboration, recognition and having fun while doing important work. This summary is not an all-inclusive description of job duties. Other job duties and responsibilities may also be assigned by the incumbent’s supervisor at any time based upon Company need. Employment with Progress Residential is conditional on a satisfactory background and drug screen. Progress Residential is a proud Equal Opportunity employer, m/f/d/v. Privacy Policy

Role Description We are looking for an experienced IDC & Network Procurement Manager to manage global partnerships with telecom operators, data center providers, and cloud infrastructure partners. This role focuses on supporting international infrastructure deployment, optimizing network connectivity, and managing strategic relationships with global telecom operators and data center vendors. You will collaborate with international infrastructure teams to support data center deployment, network interconnection planning, and global network performance optimization. Key Responsibilities - Identify and develop partnerships with global data center and cloud infrastructure providers - Lead commercial negotiations with international telecom operators and network providers - Optimize network performance including peering, routing, and interconnection strategies - Coordinate operations and escalation processes between internal teams and international operators - Provide strategic input on overseas data center deployment and network interconnection planning - Manage long-term vendor relationships with telecom operators and infrastructure partners - Support global infrastructure expansion initiatives across multiple regions Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in data center procurement, network infrastructure, or telecom operator partnerships - Strong understanding of data center infrastructure and telecom network environments - Experience working with telecom operators, data center providers, or cloud infrastructure environments - Ability to manage international vendor negotiations - English as a working language - Stable career progression with no frequent job changes - Senior individual contributor profile Candidate Profile - Confident and self-driven professional - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills - Comfortable managing complex international vendor relationships - Professional presence in negotiations - Willingness to travel internationally when required Benefits - 16-month base salary structure - Performance bonus - Stock options - Travel reimbursement for business trips - Interview travel reimbursement

Overview As the Director, Procurement you are responsible for overseeing the productivity and daily operations of the procurement as determined by Vice President of Procurement. In 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. What you will do 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 department’s 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 maintain 30-60-90 Day 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 What you will bring - Bachelor's 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 What we offer - 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 Connect’s remote work policy and business needs.) Who we are 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 5C’s”: 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 a pre-employment background check and drug screening. We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Mortgage Connect is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact HR@mortgageconnect.com

• Responsible for the timely and cost-effective strategic sourcing of complex goods and/or services. • Advises and guides business units regarding the application and integration of procurement philosophies and techniques. • Responsible for sourcing, negotiating, contracting, and purchasing complex categories. • Extensive interaction with Business Units, Leadership, Finance, Legal, and suppliers. • Drives continuous improvements and manages sourcing analysis and questions/problems. • Leads the entire contract life cycle from Request for Proposal to supplier exit.