Assistant Vice President, Category Supplier Manager - Msp Program & Professional Services

Synchrony Financial

Onsite
9+ years financial industry sourcing experience
Managed services provider (msp) program management
Third-party risk and compliance monitoring
The job posting is for an Assistant Vice President, Category Supplier Manager at Synchrony Financial, responsible for managing the lifecycle of Managed Services Provider (MSP) and Professional Services suppliers. The role involves developing supplier monitoring plans, collaborating with leadership, and ensuring compliance with supplier risk management standards

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for managing the complete supplier lifecycle including onboarding, monitoring, and offboarding for enterprise-level MSP and Professional Services suppliers.
  • The incumbent must ensure adherence to Synchrony Supplier management standards by implementing comprehensive monitoring plans that include process metrics, SLAs, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Key responsibilities involve collaborating with functional leaders and sourcing teams to drive the MSP Program strategy while overseeing VMS platform administration and conducting regular business reviews.

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The job posting is for an Assistant Vice President, Category Supplier Manager at Synchrony Financial, responsible for managing the lifecycle of Managed Services Provider (MSP) and Professional Services suppliers. The role involves developing supplier monitoring plans, collaborating with leadership, and ensuring compliance with supplier risk management standards.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 9+ years financial industry sourcing experience
  • Managed Services Provider (MSP) program management
  • Third-party risk and compliance monitoring
  • SLA and performance metric oversight
  • Contract management with Legal teams

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Tableau or SAS analytics tools
  • Proficiency in Coupa or Ariba procurement ERP
  • Strong facilitation and presentation skills
  • Change management for internal stakeholders
  • Fast-paced environment adaptability

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum 9 years of relevant experience
  • Financial industry background mandatory
  • Ability to support up to 25% business travel

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