Manager, Supply Chain Contracting

Ally - Lansing, MI

Full-time - Manager

Onsite - Lansing, MI

Printing and Related Support Activities

About the position

The Manager, Supply Chain Contracting is responsible for overseeing contract drafting, negotiation, and execution related to Ally's Supply Chain Contracting for Enterprise Technology. This role involves collaboration with sourcing teams, business customers, and stakeholders to ensure favorable procurement outcomes while mitigating risks. The position requires a deep understanding of contract terms and compliance with legal requirements, as well as advising on innovative approaches to fulfill contractual obligations.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate favorable terms and contracts to secure the best value and reliability for the company.
• Work closely with legal and other risk departments to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations as well as company policies and established precedents.
• Maintain deep understanding of Ally contracts terms and conditions and key deliverables contained in the contract.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks related to third party service provider contracts.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, ethical sourcing practices, and corporate policies during the procurement process.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders within a cross-functional organization to explain contract terms and answer questions about specific contract provisions.
• Support initiatives to improve processes and templates for Supply Chain Contracting.
• Develop strong working relationships with various customers, suppliers, and internal departments to optimize contracting solutions.
• Be agile and nimble to effectively cope with and drive change; comfortably assess risk and problem solve.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required
• 5+ years' experience in contract negotiations required
• Experience negotiating a wide variety of technology agreements, including SaaS, hosted software, and Artificial Intelligence.
• Comfort with risk profiles of a broad range of commodities, including services, marketing, credit bureaus, and technology.
• Knowledge of supply base and sourcing business practices specific to financial services preferred.
• Ability to articulate legal risk to business customers, team members, and executive leadership.
• Knowledge and understanding of outsourced vendor agreements, including technology and software agreements.
• Strong collaboration and partnering skills.
• Ability to prioritize projects and coordinate multiple tasks within time constraints.
• High degree of initiative and strong ability to meet key responsibilities with limited direction and oversight.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of supply base and sourcing business practices specific to financial services preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive holiday and flexible paid-time-off, including time off for volunteering and voting.
• Industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions.
• Student loan and 529 educational assistance programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and other financial well-being programs.
• Flexible health and insurance options including dental and vision.
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions.
• Total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
• Adoption, surrogacy, and fertility support as well as parental and caregiver leave.
• Back-up child and adult/elder day care program and childcare discounts.
• LifeMatters® Employee Assistance Program.
• Subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program.