Director - Supply Chain Contracting - Auto Finance and Insurance

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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?

The Director, Supply Chain Contracting holds a pivotal leadership role within the organization, providing comprehensive focus and strategic direction to drive negotiation of supply chain contracts. In this position, you will provide expert guidance in shaping end-to-end contract management development experiences at a directorial level, supporting Ally's Auto Finance and Insurance organizations. You will play a key role in the prioritization of contract management initiatives to deliver exceptional outcomes that align with the organization's strategic objectives and enhance your team’s understanding of legal terms and conditions through training and development.

The ideal candidate for this directorial position is a professional with extensive expertise in contracting practices, demonstrated through a successful track record of supporting high-stakes contract management and negotiation efforts and a proven leader.

In addition to your responsibilities, you will lead high-impact projects, providing mentorship and guidance to less experienced staff members within your team. Your role will also involve effectively responding to internal and external inquiries, leveraging your expertise to address complex challenges, and actively contributing to the organization's overall contract management success.

• Be agile and nimble, to effectively cope with and drive change; comfortably assesses risk and problem solve; use a systematic approach to leading organizational change and personally demonstrates agility, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Collaborate with Executives and other leaders within Ally and the Enterprise to align business priorities and establish strategic business objectives.
• Develop a strong working relationship with various customers, suppliers, and internal departments, and obtains a thorough functional knowledge of the organization, performance measures, and information flows to help optimize contracting solutions.
• Accomplish management responsibilities which include sourcing and hiring talented employees, providing ongoing coaching and feedback, recognizing and developing employees, identifying and managing risks, and completing daily management tasks.
• Lead your team with integrity and create an environment where your employees feel included, valued, and supported to do work that energizes them.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders within a cross-functional organization to explain contract terms and answer questions about specific contract provisions.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, ethical sourcing practices, and corporate policies during the procurement process.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks related to services contracting.
• Maintain deep understanding of our largest contracts, their terms and conditions, and key deliverables contained in the contract.
• Work closely with legal and other risk departments to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations as well as company policies and established precedents; ensure contract provisions can be delivered while maximizing the value to Ally.
• Develop your team’s contract knowledge and understanding of legal terms and conditions
• Support and champion initiatives to improve processes and templates for Ally Supply Chain contracts.
• Lead Supply Chain Contracting projects to establish governance frameworks, and develop contracting standards to ensure compliance, efficiency, and strategic alignment.
• Oversee the…