Senior Associate

What You’ll Do

• Ensure products and services are aligned with partnership strategy and purchased in the most cost- and time-efficient manner. This includes evaluating contracts and vendors and serving as a mediator between vendors and IMA
• Work to identify opportunities to reduce expenses, consolidate services, and achieve greater leverage through vendor opportunities. Help shape IMA procurement standards for vendor management and roll out these standards as they are defined and approved
• Provide assistance and guidance to user departments regarding the clarification of purchasing policies, procedures, practices; advises user groups of correct methodologies to be employed
• May conduct, analyze and award competitive bids (RFQ, RFI and RFP)
• Execute financial and management reporting for partnerships with careful attention to detail, thoughtful examination, insightful discussion, and accuracy
• Perform project/initiative, business case, and ad hoc scenario analyses to inform planning. Providing insight and recommendation as directed
• Contribute to special projects, as needed
• Manage relationships with senior business executives across the organization
• Support and demonstrate IMA’s core values
• Value and understand the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion among all IMA associates

You Should Have:

• Bachelor’s degree is required; MBA or related graduate degree is preferred
• Two to five years of experience in a procurement, vendor management or related field is preferred
• Strong negotiation skills; ability to negotiate with internal and external (vendor) stakeholders to achieve the best solutions for IMA technology
• Ability to manage multi‑task operations/projects and work in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to view situations in an objective or critical manner and choose the best solution accordingly
• Use brainstorming techniques to create a variety of solutions, thinking outside the box when necessary
• Execute strategy through others to create alignment, a positive mindset and build capability in people and collaborate effectively with others
• Lead processes, understand the business, including its critical interdependencies, and the short and long-term trade-offs of decisions

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.

 

The IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.  In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.  

 

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Compensation & Benefits

Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:    Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off,Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Health Club Reimbursement, Personal and Professional Development.  In addition to our robust benefits package, the hiring range for this position is $85,000 - $126,000.  While this is the targeted range, final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

Why Join IMA?

We've built a reputation for putting our associates first 

What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It's this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.   We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team 

We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we’re big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.   We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry. 

• 2020-2023 Business Insurance Magazine Best Places to Work in Insurance 
• 2023 Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces 
• 2023 Denver Business Journal’s Best Places to Work 
• 2022-2023 Connecticut Top Work Places  
• 2021-2023 Inc. 5000’s List of Fastest Growing Companies  
• 2019-2022 Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies 
• 2022-2023 Kansas City Business Journal’s Best Places to Work 
• 2021-2023 Charlotte Business Journal’s Best Places to Work  
• 2021-2023 Los Angeles Business Journal’s Best Places to Work 
• 2021-2023 The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Work Places 
• 2021-2022 Puget Sound Business Journal’s Washington’s Best Workplaces 
• 2021-2022 Wichita Business Journal’s Best Places to Work, #1 in extra-large category 
• 2021 Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work 
• 2021 Alaska Journal of Commerce’s Best Workplaces in Alaska 
• 2021 Wichita Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Companies List