Principal Associate, Supplier Management

Overview

Principal Associate, Supplier Management

As a Principal Associate, Supplier Management you will be responsible for the holistic relationship between Capital One and key third parties, enabling a well‑managed and adaptable supply chain. This specific role supports the ESM – Technology team and prefers experience managing technology suppliers.

• Teamwork & Strategic Support
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  Support the creation and execution of strategic and innovative solutions for internal customers to identify value‑generating opportunities such as savings, efficiencies, or revenue growth.
• Negotiation
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  Negotiate basic contracts for a broad range of products and services for Capital One.
• Relationship Management
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  Serve as a point of contact for third parties and manage an effective governance structure between Capital One and assigned third parties.
• Collaboration
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  Partner with business units and internal risk groups to ensure third party relationships comply with all relevant policies and procedures.
• Risk Management
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  Monitor and ensure successful delivery against third party contractual obligations.
• Process Management
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  Accountable for policy requirements for all managed third‑party relationships; plan and lead periodic reviews and assessments of supplier relationships.
• Supplier Sourcing
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  Maintain awareness of the external marketplace as it relates to your suppliers and perform basic sourcing activities where appropriate.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent certification.
• At least 3 years of experience in Relationship Management, Supplier Management, Procurement, Project Management, Process Management, or a combination of these.

• Bachelor's degree or military experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in Procurement, Sourcing, Operations Management, or Risk Management, or a combination of these.
• Experience managing the key responsibilities with technology suppliers.

Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non‑discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Capital One will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries.

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