Avp, Marketing Supplier Management

Role Title AVP Marketing Supplier Management L10 Company Overview Synchrony NYSE SYF is a premier consumer financial services company delivering one of the industry s most complete digitally enabled product suites Our experience expertise and scale encompass a broad spectrum of industries including digital health and wellness retail telecommunications home auto outdoors pet and more We have recently been ranked 2 among India s Best Companies to Work for by Great Place to Work We were among the Top 50 India s Best Workplaces in Building a Culture of Innovation by All by GPTW and Top 25 among Best Workplaces in BFSI by GPTW We have also been recognized by AmbitionBox Employee Choice Awards among the Top 20 Mid-Sized Companies ranked 3 among Top Rated Companies for Women and Top-Rated Financial Services Companies We offer Flexibility and Choice for all employees and provide best-in-class employee benefits and programs that cater to work-life integration and overall well-being We provide career advancement and upskilling opportunities focusing on Advancing Diverse Talent to take up leadership roles Organizational Overview The Performance Marketing Team is the engine behind business growth as it handles the majority of marketing activities This includes targeting the right audience through campaigns distributing content via channel marketing conducting a thorough analysis of campaign launches and budgets and also ensuring compliance via surveillance and governance all to maximize results and maintain a competitive edge Together this team drives ROI and elevates Synchrony s brand presence in a dynamic market Role Summary Purpose The AVP Growth Supplier Manager role is responsible for managing all aspects of the Supplier Lifecycle including the onboarding monitoring and offboarding of SYF suppliers This role is primarily focused on timely delivery of supplier services while maintaining efficient and compliant supplier relationships in support of all Synchrony Growth business teams The AVP will also support sourcing purchasing supplier management and compliance obligations required to remain compliant with SYF S-2500 P-2500 2 and other relevant Source-to-Pay policies and procedures We re proud to offer you choice and flexibility You have the option to be remote and work from home or come into one of our offices You may be occasionally requested to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as team meetings training and culture events Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships while collaborating with business stakeholders to improve supplier processes achieve cost reduction reduce defects and manage risk Liaise with business owners within Growth to deliver on supplier management program requirements complete due diligence assessments and leverage reporting to manage and complete assigned supplier relationship tasks Document and resolve supplier risks issues and execute risk acceptances when appropriate in the Synchrony Supplier Management and Synchrony Risk Management technology systems Develop expertise on Synchrony s Process Universe as it pertains to Growth and leverage this knowledge to align suppliers to L3 processes and work with Functional QA and Compliance partners to align Critical to Compliance CTC elements and document risks evidence of controls to mitigate those risks Manage project initiatives as assigned including but not limited to supplier process improvements executing cost out and cost avoidance and supplier data maintenance Lead cost reduction strategies through RFP RFQ with stakeholders and by partnering with Sourcing Recommend suppliers and cost saving opportunities to Growth business stakeholders Develop subject matter expertise required to provide advanced supplier monitoring and oversight Ensure appropriate documentation for required Supplier Relationship Management Program is maintained per company requirements Manage day to day purchasing and invoice inquiries on behalf of suppliers or Growth teams ensuring compliance with defined SYF policies and processes Statement of Work SOW disposition invoice payment reporting and management of supplier access to requisite SYF technology systems as applicable Act as a mentor coach for new hires Perform other duties and or special projects as assigned Required Skills Knowledge Bachelor s Degree in any discipline with 4 years of experience in Financial Services or Synchrony experience and in lieu of a degree 6 years of experience required Good knowledge of supplier Third party management 2 years of supplier management experience within a financial services institution 2 years supplier relationship management experience Experience in consumer financial services with exposure to a credit card or retail environment a plus Experience with eGRC Coupa SAS Viya Tableau is an added advantage Desired Characteristics Self-starting nature curiosity and critical thinking Demonstrated proficiency in building strategic relationships and supplier oversight Project management skills with successful experience participating in a cross functional team Demonstrated ability to creatively solve problems develop new tactics address implementation obstacles while maintaining a positive can-do attitude Eligibility Criteria Bachelor s Degree in any discipline with 4 years of experience in Financial Services or Synchrony experience and in lieu of a degree 6 years of experience required Work Timings This role qualifies for Enhanced Flexibility and Choice offered in Synchrony India and will require the incumbent to be available between 06 00 AM Eastern Time - 11 30 AM Eastern Time timings are anchored to US Eastern hours and will adjust twice a year locally This window is for meetings with India and US teams The remaining hours will be flexible for the employee to choose Exceptions may apply periodically due to business needs Please discuss this with the hiring manager for more details For Internal Applicants Understand the criteria or mandatory skills required for the role before applying Inform your manager and HRM before applying for any role on Workday Ensure that your professional profile is updated fields such as education prior experience other skills and it is mandatory to upload your updated resume Word or PDF format Must not be any corrective action plan Formal Final Formal LPP L8 Employees who have completed 18 months in the organization and 12 months in current role and level are only eligible L08 Employees can apply Grade Level 10 Job Family Group Marketing