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Ally Financial Careers

General information

Career area
Supply Chain
Work Location(s)
500 Woodward Avenue, MI, 601 S. Tryon Street, NC
Remote?
No
Ref #
19105
Posted Date
Monday, January 13, 2025
Working time
Full time

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?

Work Schedule: Ally designates roles as (1) fully on-site, (2) hybrid, or (3) fully remote. Hybrid roles are generally expected to be in the office a certain number of days per week as indicated by your manager. Your hiring manager will discuss this role's specific work requirements with you during the hiring process. All work requirements are subject to change at any time based on leader discretion and/or business need.

The Opportunity

The Supply Chain Sourcing & Contracting Transformation Director will lead a team of transformation professionals to drive the growth, development, and achievement of Supply Chain’s strategic imperatives related to:

  • Process Improvement
  • Technology Upgrades
  • Reporting & Analytics
  • Data Transformation
  • Strategic Project Execution, 
  • Governance and Change Management

As the Supply Chain Sourcing & Contracting Transformation Director, you will partner with key Strategic Sourcing and Contracting business customers, program leads, and Product Managers to achieve Supply Chain’s transformational needs. The Supply Chain Sourcing & Contracting Transformation Director will be accountable for leveraging their expertise to transform and improve business processes, drive efficiency, enable organizational change, and adapt to evolving market and industry conditions leading to best-in-class results.

 At this time, Ally will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The Work Itself

  • Position reports to the Head of Supply Chain Transformation and will lead a team of supply chain transformation professionals responsible for identifying, driving, and executing Strategic Sourcing and Contracting program transformational initiatives
  • Conduct comprehensive analysis of existing Sourcing and Contracting business processes and identify areas for improvement and optimization
  • Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives to drive Sourcing and Contracting business transformation and achieve desired outcomes
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and ensure successful execution of transformation initiatives
  • Optimize existing Supply Chain technology stack by identifying functionality gaps and inefficiencies, and implementing enhancements in partnership with Product Management
  • Execute effective change management to ensure full business and enterprise adoption of transformation initiatives
  • Utilize data and analytics to drive the creation and prioritization of activities on the transformation roadmap
  • Manage and execute transformational projects on behalf of Sourcing and Contracting customers, driving them to a successful resolution
  • Utilize Product Managers when applicable to execute technical aspects of transformation initiatives
  • Provide expert advice and guidance to stakeholders at all levels of the organization to support decision-making and facilitate change management
  • Design and implement performance measurement systems (KPIs) to track progress and evaluate the effectiveness of Sourcing and Contracting transformation initiatives
  • Develop and deliver training programs to enhance employees' understanding and adoption of new processes and systems
  • Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously enhance the transformation strategy
  • Create and maintain a team culture of transparency, collaboration, continuous improvement and risk management that encourages innovation, integrity, and teamwork

The Skills You Bring

  • Minimum of 7 years of Supply Chain / Procurement experience with demonstrated experience in Strategic Sourcing and Contracting within the financial industry
  • Experience executing major Supply Chain / Procurement transformational initiatives, preferably with leading financial services institutions or consulting firms, inclusive of process improvement, technology upgrades, and data transformation within Sourcing and Contracting programs using six sigma methodology such as DMAIC framework, value stream mapping, and Kaizen
  • Extensive experience with e-procurement systems and platforms (preferably Coupa) and the ability to drive digital transformation within the Source to Pay process
  • Experience in implementing Contract Lifecycle Management technology and Guided Buy programs, preferably within Coupa
  • Experience in utilizing AI to enrich Supply Chain programs
  • Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA strongly preferred
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification required
  • Be able to define the proposed value proposition or ROI of recommended changes
  • Proven track record of effectively leading teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, fostering a collaborative environment
  • Advanced analytical ability to develop, analyze and present complex cost models, business cases, and strategic plans
  • Proficiency in business and industry analysis, financial analysis, conflict management, decision making, and strategic thinking
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications inclusive of Visio, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Must possess very strong influence and individual communication skills
  • Comfortable working in an evolving and dynamic business environment with ability to seamlessly balance competing priorities and customers
  • Demonstrate ability to consistently and effectively manage large projects while delivering industry-leading results under minimum supervision 
  • Demonstrate agility, disposition, and ability to handle very difficult situations with customers and partners
  • Ability to organize data and exercise highly effective problem-solving skills
  • Ability to build extremely strong relationships with internal business partners and experience working with multiple business partners in a collaborative and team-oriented manner
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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. Our Total Rewards program includes industry-leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives that are designed to meet your needs and those of your family so you can get the most out of your career and your life, including:

  • Time Away: 11 paid holidays, 20 paid time off days, and 8 hours of volunteer time off, yearly (paid time off is prorated based on start date) 
  • 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 pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.
  • Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, 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 assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.
  • Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.
  • Other compensations: depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.
  • To view more detailed information about Ally’s Total Rewards, please visit this link: https://www.ally.com/content/dam/pdf/corporate/ally-total-rewards-snapshot.pdf
 

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 www.ally.com.

 

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.

 

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at work@ally.com. 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: $125000 - $190000 USD
An individual's position in the range is determined by the specific role, 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. 
Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.
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