Job Description

AVP - Marketing Supplier Management

Essential Functions / Responsibilities :

- AVP, Supplier Manager will assist the leader in managing and leading functional support teams, supplier team members and our marketing teams to deliver our marketing transformation goals and objectives

- Manage continuous analysis of supplier categories to ensure the right number, the right services and the right performances are being evaluated and discussed regularly to meet our SYF marketing needs.

- Identify and lead strategic initiatives that require supplier external process/solutions and/or our own SYF internal processes/solutions in managing our suppliers to meet marketing client's goals and objectives

- Collaborate with key stakeholders to optimize cost, service solutions, performance, including design and execution of RFP's, contract negotiations, statement of work and ensure PO's and invoices are managed for accuracy and policy adherence

- Lead supplier relationship management to the next level by building and maintaining relationships with strategic suppliers across multiple categories

Qualifications / Requirements :

- Minimum 8+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Supplier Management, Supplier oversight, Project Management

- Strong leadership capabilities

- Experience in collecting and analyzing data

- Good knowledge of Supplier or third party management software.

Desired Qualifications :

- Demonstrated proficiency in marketing channels, managing strategic initiatives, supplier oversight and financial services supplier requirements.

- 5+ years experience in Project Management

- Experience in consumer financial services with exposure to a credit card or retail environment.

- Demonstrated ability to creatively solve problems, develop strategies and meet business goals