Synchrony Hiring for AVP, Technology Sourcing Manager at COSTA MESA, California Full Time

Job Description:

Role Summary/Purpose:

The AVP Technology Sourcing Manager will execute the sourcing process, ensure supplier compliance during onboarding and engagement for renewal time periods, review contractual agreements of assigned suppliers, including developing certain sourcing commodity strategies supported by the Technology Sourcing team. In this role, you will manage and mitigate supplier as well as business risks and work closely with the business leaders and as needed with the VP Sourcing Leaders to do so.

We’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. You have the option to be remote, and work from home, or come into one of our offices. You may be occasionally requested to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, training and culture events.

Essential Responsibilities:

Sourcing Support

• Leverage professional expertise with Legal and business owners to review and modify contractual terms & conditions.

• Oversight of supplier compliance with regulatory and reputational requirements throughout all stages of the sourcing process.

• Conduct and assist with RFP’s, vendor research and identification, qualification and competitive analysis of required products and services.

• Utilize e-Auction tools where appropriate to leverage competition and drive cost reductions.

• Work with Sourcing Leader to identify, streamline and support implementation of improvement to Sourcing operating plan as well as the overall Sourcing process.

• Work with Supplier Management and the functional business teams to ensure alignment with strategies, goals, and objectives.

• Regularly monitor, track and report on Sourcing projects to ensure adherence to cycle-time performance metrics.

• Create PowerPoint/Excel materials for review with senior and executive management teams, as required.

• Support updating of all purchasing-related SOP’s.

• Perform other duties and/or special projects, as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 2 years of experience in financial services (i.e. Collections, Operations, Customer Service or Risk Management) or in lieu of degree, 7 years equivalent experience.

• 1 year experience within Technology Sourcing (Software, Hardware, Telecom) or Sourcing (including but not limited to contract negotiations, supply chain management, supplier management, and/or logistics) with a proven track record for strong execution and delivering value.

Desired Characteristics:

• Demonstrated project management skills

• Must have proven strong facilitation skills and experience delivering presentations

• Must have proven quantitative and analytical skill set

• Experience providing outstanding oral and written communication skills at all levels of the organization

• High enthusiasm and desire to work in fast paced, ever changing environment

• Proven ability to manage complex initiatives across multiple teams/platforms

• Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities with little supervision

• Strong PC proficiency (Microsoft Suite including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) or comparable software application

• Experience with Source to Pay Systems ( Coupa, Ariba, or comparable solution)

• Experience working with reporting and analytics systems (Tableau, SAS, or comparable software)

• Must be able to travel up to 10%

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must be 18 years or older

• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process

• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 24 months’ time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).

Our Commitment

When you join us, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard—but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks+ (https://www.synchronycareers.com/our-culture/#diversity) , with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you’ll find community to connect with and opportunity to go beyond your passions.

This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice:

• Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

• If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627. Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time.

The salary range for this position is 65,000.00 – 130,000.00 USD Annual

Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA and Metro NY and some positions are bonus eligible.

Grade/Level: 10

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must be 18 years or older

• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process

• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.

• New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 24 months’ time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Our Commitment:

When you join us, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard—but valued. We celebrate the differences in all of us and believe that our individual, unique perspectives is what makes Synchrony truly a great place to work. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect and turn ideals into action. Through the power of our 8 Diversity Networks+ (https://www.synchronycareers.com/our-culture/#diversity) , with more than 60% of our workforce engaged, you’ll find community to connect with an opportunity to go beyond your passions.

This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable Accommodation Notice:

• Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

• If you need special accommodations, please call our Career Support Line so that we can discuss your specific situation. We can be reached at 1-866-301-5627. Representatives are available from 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday, Central Standard Time

Job Family Group:

Finance