Technology Sourcing Manager - Supply Chain

**General information** **Ref #** 21315 **Remote?** No **Ally and Your Career** * Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that's more than some cliché people put on job postings. We live this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You're constantly evolving, so shouldn't your opportunities be, too? **The Opportunity** As part of Ally's Supply Chain organization, the Technology Sourcing Manager is responsible for supporting assigned lines of business in the technology domains, specifically our Enterprise Data & Analytics (EDA) and Architecture & Corporate Technology (ACT) groups. The Technology Sourcing Manager will drive customer satisfaction and savings within their areas of responsibility, as well as help to mitigate supplier and contractual risks for the business. The Technology Sourcing Manager will support the enablement and management of contracts and initiate contract amendments, renewals, and terminations. The Technology Sourcing Manager will lead high-impact sourcing initiatives and collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals. Additionally, the successful candidate will help drive efficiency, enhance supplier performance, and promote disciplined, risk-aware procurement practices. Through strategic insight and strong relationship management, this manager will contribute to a culture of transparency, innovation, and continuous improvement, delivering measurable value across cost, quality, and risk management while elevating Ally's technology ecosystem. **The Work Itself** * Identify and collaborate with internal resources with experience in various categories/supplier relationships, including support partners, other Sourcing Managers, Supplier Management team members, etc. * Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal business partners. * Provide proactive strategic sourcing support and stellar customer service. * Lead multiple projects as an individual contributor or as a team lead. * Manage/facilitate effective fact based negotiation strategies to maximize contract benefits and risk mitigation. * Execute contracts with approved terms and conditions. * Support maintaining contracts through amendments, renewals and terminations. * Work with business units to maximize compliance and optimize spend against established contracts and supplier programs. * Support the management of relationships with suppliers and support constructive handling or resolution of issues and disputes. * Support oversight of working relationships with key preferred suppliers. * Facilitate and execute various sourcing strategies like RFP's, RFQ's, etc. **The Skills You Bring** * 5+ years of strategic IT Technology Sourcing, negotiation and other relevant procurement management experience. * Bachelor's degree required. * Appropriate professional affiliations/certifications preferred. * Proficiency in computer applications, business and industry analysis, financial analysis, supplier selection and management, contract negotiations, conflict management, decision making, strategic thinking. * Experience leading a work effort to negotiate price, rates, details, contract terms, and conditions. * Analytical ability to develop and execute strategic and tactical plans. * Must possess good individual communication skills Is able to multi task. * Demonstrated ability to manage large projects across multiple parties while delivering results. * Experience handling difficult situations with clients and/or vendor negotiations. \#LI-Hybrid **How We'll Have Your Back** * Ally's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. But Ally's total compensation - or total rewards - extends beyond your paycheck and is designed to support and enrich your personal and professional life, including: * Time Away: competitive holiday and flexible paid-time-off, including time off for volunteering and voting. * Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan and 529 educational assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and other financial well-being programs. * Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including dental and vision, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially. * Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy, and fertility support as well as parental and caregiver leave, back-up child and adult/elder day care program and childcare discounts. * Work-Life Integration: other benefits including LifeMatters® Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs. Who We Are: Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law. Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered, if not currently employed by Ally. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at [email protected]. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. **_Base Pay Range:_** An individual's position in the range is determined by the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer. **Emerging:** 90000 **Experienced:** 120000 **Expert:** 150000 Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan