Director - Technology Sourcing and Category Management

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Supply Chain

Work Location(s)

500 Woodward Avenue, MI, 601 S. Tryon Street, NC

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21050

Posted Date

10-29-25

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 Technology Sourcing & Category Management Director will lead a team of sourcing professionals to drive transformative sourcing and category strategies across several technology domains: Auto & Insurance Technology (AIPD), Enterprise Data & Analytics (EDA), Bank and Invest Technology (BILD), and Architecture & Corporate Technology (ACT). This role partners closely with business and technology leaders to deliver forward-looking, proactive, and best-in-industry results in supply chain and supplier risk management.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of team activities, directing organizational and process change to optimize performance and mitigate risk. They will manage strategic projects through all phases, controlling scope, quality, and schedule, while overseeing team activities and performance. This is a pivotal role in developing and nurturing close partnerships with primary lines of business and leadership teams to develop progressive, high-impact supply chain strategies that support and advance key business goals.

The Work Itself

Position reports to the Head of Technology Sourcing & Category Management and will lead a team of supply chain professionals responsible for driving industry-leading and progressive sourcing, supplier and category strategies in direct support of Ally technology.
Lead sourcing and category management for multiple technology domains, developing deep expertise in spend categories and key suppliers supporting these areas.
Oversee all sourcing/procurement activity with high-exposure and critical supplier relationships.
Collaborate with internal colleagues and workgroups critical to executing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts, managing third-party relationships, and onboarding/offboarding supplier partners (e.g., Legal, Information Security, Third Party Risk Management, HR, Data Privacy, Compliance, FP&A, CFOs, Supply Chain Shared Services, other Sourcing Managers, etc.).
Manage highly effective, fact-based sourcing processes and negotiation strategies to maximize business value and risk mitigation.
Maximize compliance and optimize spend against established engagement procedures, buying channels, supplier contracts, and related programs.
Support end-to-end management of critical supplier relationships, including issue/dispute resolution, risk management, contract inventory management, performance and scorecard management, and negotiation strategies.
Enable all required supplier risk management activities within the supported technology organizations.
Identify and implement consistent and continuous process, policy, and performance improvement programs.
Create and maintain an environment of transparency, performance, and risk management that encourages innovation, integrity, and teamwork.
Drive adoption of technology upgrades, reporting & analytics, and data transformation initiatives within sourcing and contracting programs.
Utilize data and analytics to drive prioritization and execution of transformation activities.
Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to continuously enhance sourcing and transformation strategy.

The Skills You Bring

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
7+ years of strategic sourcing, negotiation, and procurement management experience, preferably within financial services or technology domains.
3+ years of experience in people management with a demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
Demonstrated expertise in technology categories and commodities, including software licensing and subscriptions, SaaS applications, enterprise architecture tools, BI platforms, and other critical business technology solutions, a plus.
Experience leading teams and managing complex sourcing projects, including RFx/auctions and large third-party supplier contracts.
Advanced analytical ability to develop, analyze, and present complex cost models, business cases, and strategic plans.
Proficiency in business and industry analysis, financial analysis, supplier selection and management, contract negotiations, conflict management, decision making, and strategic thinking.
Experience with e-procurement systems and platforms (preferably Coupa) and driving digital transformation within Source-to-Pay processes.
Strong persuasion and communication skills.
Comfortable working in a dynamic business environment with the ability to multi-task and manage large projects across multiple parties.
Demonstrated agility and ability to handle difficult situations with clients and/or vendor negotiations.
Ability to build strong relationships with internal business partners and work collaboratively across teams.

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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: Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (time off days are prorated based on start date and program varies based on full or part-time status and management level).
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 hrpolicy@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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