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Position Purpose

This Vice President & Assistant General Counsel - Supply Chain will provide primary legal oversight for supply chain operations across SRS Distribution’s verticals in North America. This role also serves as the legal resource for private label agreements, EHS compliance, and ESG reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Contracting and Transactions: Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements with vendors, including product supply agreements, private label distribution agreements, broker agreements, NDAs and strategic partnership agreements.
• Develop and help administer supplier qualification and compliance programs, including contractual compliance programs and supplier audit programs.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance internal policies and processes related to contract lifecycle management and compliance.
• Oversee supply chain litigation matters, including managing outside counsel, preparing and managing budgets, interacting with insurance carriers and developing case strategies and resolutions.

Compliance and Regulatory Advisory

• Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. federal and state laws and regulations affecting the Company’s operations, including advise on EPA regulations and their state-level counterparts (e.g., Cal/OSHA, Texas TCEQ, Prop 65), FMCSA, FCPA, DOT, import/export regulations, OSHA, and EPR regulations.
• Advise on labeling and packaging requirements as applicable to the Company across all markets.
• Navigate local municipal codes and environmental permitting (including hazardous waste permits) for branch locations and operations.
• Provide immediate legal counsel following major incidents, represent the business in administrative hearings or litigation and provide training as is necessary.

Sustainability

Act as liaison to support accurate reporting of key environmental metrics (Scopes 1, 2, and 3 GhG emissions), water, waste, etc. from each of the SRS verticals.

Travel Requirements

10%

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position in an office environment 80% of the time. Will frequently move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc. Must be able to operate basic office machinery. Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Working Conditions

Working in an office environment.

Minimum Qualifications

The completion of a juris doctor or equivalent and required certifications for practicing law. 8-10 years of related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience handling supply chain contracts with an emphasis on compliance and regulatory frameworks. Demonstrated familiarity with complex commercial transactions. Knowledge of contract management and ability to implement and administer contract management programs. Ability to oversee supply chain litigation matters. Familiarity with supporting sustainability initiatives. Self-starter willing to do the smallest and biggest of tasks equally and effectively. Dynamic and engaging individual.

Minimum Education

The completion of a juris doctor or equivalent and required certifications for practicing law.

Preferred Education

No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience

8-10

Certifications

Law license from a state bar association

Competencies

• J.D is required
• High degree of oral and written communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to work independently

The role of Vice President, Assistant General Counsel - Supply Chain supports not only GMS, but SRS Distribution and Heritage Family of Companies as well.

Job Location

National Structure - Atlanta 115 Perimeter Center Place Suite 600 Atlanta, GA 30346

Company Background

Founded in 1971, GMS operates a network of more than 320 distribution centers with extensive product offerings of Wallboard, Ceilings, Steel Framing and Complementary Products. Additionally, GMS operates nearly 100 tool sales, rental and service centers, providing a comprehensive selection of building products and solutions for its residential and commercial contractor customer base across the United States and Canada. In addition to our commitment to delivering exceptional customer service, GMS also fosters a unique employee culture that combines a results-driven environment with a highly entrepreneurial, self-starter attitude. We are committed to conducting our business in a manner that aligns with our values of humility, mutual respect, service to others, and the guiding principle that you can never go wrong doing the right thing. GMS is a subsidiary of SRS Distribution, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot. For more information, please visit www.gms.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: HR@Help.SRSDistribution.com with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Wellness Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Paid Holidays & Vacation Days
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Development & Training Programs

Should a Candidate be submitted to fill a position by a recruiting or staffing services agency Agency, the Company has no obligation to pay the Agency any fee for submission, offer, placement or any service without a fully executed contract of service covering the engagement.