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Work Location(s)500 Woodward Avenue, MI, 601 S. Tryon Street, NCWork Schedule: Ally designates roles as (1) fully on-site, (2) hybrid, or (3) fully remote. Hybrid roles are generally expected to be in the office a certain number of days per week as indicated by your manager. Your hiring manager will discuss this role's specific work requirements with you during the hiring process. All work requirements are subject to change at any time based on leader discretion and/or business need.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 management and execution of contract agreements for given scope of services for Ally Supply Chain* Negotiate favorable terms and contracts to secure the best value and reliability for the company.### The Skills You Bring* **Juris Doctorate required.*** **7+ years' experience in contract negotiations required.*** Experience managing and negotiating contracts in a regulated industry preferred; Financial Services experience preferred.* Comfort with risk profiles of a broad range of commodities, including services, marketing, credit bureaus, and technology.* 2+ years of people management experience.* Knowledge and understanding of various outsourced vendor agreements, including services, software, and credit bureau agreements preferred.* Experience negotiating complex agreements with global suppliers.* Knowledge of supply base and sourcing business practices specific to financial services preferred.* Ability to articulate legal risk to business customers and team associates.* Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate complex material to a diverse audience.* Strong collaboration and partnering skills.* Virtual leadership experience with ability to effectively drive results, provide feedback/direction, and manage and build relationships with leaders and team members in a geographically dispersed team environment.* Ability to prioritize projects and coordinate multiple tasks within time constraints.* Proven ability to partner with key senior leaders to drive change and accountability across an organization.* High degree of initiative and strong ability to meet key responsibilities with limited direction and oversight.* Contract lifecycle management tool experience preferred.#LI-HybridIncentive Compensation: This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.Ally's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. Our Total Rewards program includes industry-leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives that are designed to meet your needs and those of your family so you can get the most out of your career and your life, including:* **Time Away:** Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (time off days are prorated based on start date and program varies based on full or part-time status and management level).* **Planning for the Future:** plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.* **Supporting your Health & Well-being:** flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.* **Building a Family:** adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.* **Work-Life Integration:** other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers program and other employee discount programs.* **Other compensations:** depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.* To view more detailed information about Ally's Total Rewards, please visit this link: We Are:**Ally#J-18808-Ljbffr