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At Capital One, our Enterprise Service Management (ESM) teams are seeking a Senior Manager, Category Management. In ESM, we empower associates to deliver their best by cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging, where varying perspectives and opinions are valued. We embrace each other's differences and encourage all team members to lean into their talents and skills to deliver superior experiences for both internal and external clients. As a Senior Manager, Category Management you will be responsible for the holistic relationship between Capital One and key third parties, enabling a well-managed and adaptable supply chain. You will work closely with internal team members establishing and maintaining relationships with internal business customers and assigned suppliers. You will be expected to have knowledge of market trends and industry standards relating to the supplier portfolio for which you will be responsible. This role is essential in the delivery of key cost, risk, and performance management-related efforts for third-party relationships, in addition to identifying strategic opportunities for growth and/or greater return on investment. Additionally, you will be responsible for the on-going management and development of your team.
Job Responsibility:
People Management: Leads, develops and inspires high-performing supplier teams through clear communication, coaching and accountability
Strategy: Provide strategic and innovative solutions to support internal customers. Identify value-generating opportunities (e.g. savings, efficiencies, or revenue growth)
Negotiation: Develop deal strategies and socialize with key stakeholders to parter and align on needs to negotiate for a broad range of products and services for Capital One
Stakeholder and Relationship Management: Develop strong internal relationships with key stakeholders, be able to influence without authority and serve as a primary point of contact for third parties and manage an effective governance between Capital One and assigned third parties, which includes an ability to understand and act upon service levels
Collaboration: Ability to build relationships and work cross-functionally across multiple business units and stakeholders to ensure third party relationships are compliant with all relevant Capital One policies and procedures
Risk Management: Monitor and ensure the health of successful delivery against third party contractual obligations
Process Management: Accountable for policy requirements for all managed third-party relationships. Plan and lead periodic reviews and assessments of supplier relationships
Supplier Sourcing: Responsible for identifying, evaluating, and engaging suppliers to acquire goods or services, including conducting market research, negotiations, supplier management, cost analyses, and aligning procurement strategies with organizational goals
Requirements:
High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Certification
At least 5 years of experience in Supplier Management, Relationship Management or Procurement, Process Management, Project Management, or Risk Management, or a combination
At least 3 years of People Leadership experience
Nice to have:
Bachelor's degree or military experience
At least 6 years of experience in Supplier Management and Procurement
At least 3 years of People Leadership experience
At least 3 years of experience in Risk & Operations Management
What we offer:
Performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI)
health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being