Manager - Supply Chain Contracts

General information

Career area Supply Chain Work Location(s) 500 Woodward Avenue, MI, 601 S. Tryon Street, NC Remote? No Ref # 22036 Posted Date 04-23-26 Working time Full time

Ally and Your Career

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?
Work 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 Opportunity

The Manager - Supply Chain Contracts, holds a pivotal 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 manager level. The ideal candidate for this position is a professional with expertise in contracting practices, demonstrated through a successful track record of leading high-stakes contract management and negotiation efforts and a proven leader. As a Manager - Supply Chain Contracts, you will assist sourcing to oversee the entire contracting process, ensuring the Ally supply chain contracting objectives are being met as well as managing all aspects of risk within the contract. The Manager - Supply Chain Contracts, will also provide contracting governance and advanced contract management support for the Supply Chain organization, resolving complex contract issues and guiding non-standard deal structures using deep knowledge of core Ally Supply Chain processes. 

The Work Itself

• Negotiate favorable terms and contracts to secure the best value and reliability for the company.
• Review and resolve complex contract management issues and navigate non-standard deal structures using deep knowledge of core ASC processes; escalate issues with a strong understanding of key contractual risks and business impacts.
• Design and implement enablement programs (e.g., playbooks, training, deal reviews, office hours) to grow the Sourcing team’s contracting capability and consistency.
• Determine appropriate contract constructs and terms for agreements; partner with Legal to ensure alignment with standards, playbooks, and template requirements.
• Identify, assess, and help mitigate risks across individual contracts and contract portfolios; recommend risk management strategies to strengthen contracting governance.
• Provide oversight of contracting controls and ongoing monitoring (e.g., adherence to standards, regulatory compliance, approval thresholds, audit readiness); ensure third-party requirements and obligations are identified, documented, and met throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Lead continuous improvement of contracting processes, controls, and templates to improve quality, efficiency, and cycle times.
• Develop and deliver contracting reporting and dashboards (e.g., cycle time, deviations, risk trends) to inform prioritization and performance improvement.
• Identify, pilot, and help implement contracting technology (e.g., CLM/workflow, intake tools, automation); define requirements, support testing, and drive change management and adoption.
• Establish and govern a contract data strategy (key data elements, taxonomy/metadata, data quality controls) to enable reporting, insights, and process optimization.
• Communicate legal risk and complex information clearly across written, verbal, and visual formats; address stakeholder concerns accurately and concisely with timely follow-through.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and routines; facilitate collaboration across stakeholders and ASC teams to align on priorities and outcomes.
• Manage direct reports and/or project teams, including prioritization, delegation, coaching, and delivery against objectives.

The Skills You Bring

Minimum Qualifications: 

• 7+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 
• Juris Doctorate (JD) required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in contract negotiations. Experience managing and negotiating contracts in regulated industry such as financial services.
• Comfort with risk profiles of a broad range of commodities, including services, marketing, credit bureaus, and technology.
• Experience negotiating complex agreements with global suppliers.
• Knowledge of supply base and sourcing business practices specific to financial services.
• Ability to articulate legal risk to business customers and team associates.
• Knowledge and understanding of outsourced vendor agreements, including technology and software agreements.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate complex material to a diverse audience.
• Strong collaboration and partnering skills.
• Ability to prioritize projects and coordinate multiple tasks within time constraints
• High degree of initiative and strong ability to meet key responsibilities with limited direction and oversight.
• In good standing with at least one state bar, a plus.

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How We'll Have Your Back

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: https://www.ally.com/content/dam/pdf/corporate/ally-total-rewards-snapshot.pdf

 

Who We Are:

 

Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit www.ally.com.

 

Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

 

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at hrpolicy@ally.com. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Base Pay Range: $110000 - $180000 USDAn individual's position in the range is determined by the specific role, the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer.  Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.