Discover. A brighter future.

With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it — we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.

Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

Job Description:

What You’ll Do

• Setting Discover Financial Services’ global strategy assigned category areas.

• Define and implement global sourcing strategies that consolidate and optimize both the supplier base and services, while securing the lowest Total Cost of Ownership and access to the highest levels of service and quality.

• Conduct spend analysis and applicable support of business case development.

• Work closely with senior stakeholders and various functions for category projects involving the selection, negotiation, and acquisition of goods and services.

• Foster a collaborative work environment and supports the professional development of those on the team.

How You’ll Do It

• Manage the strategic sourcing team tasked with achieving sourcing and category savings targets, policy compliance and vendor lifecycle initiative, develop a collaborative and high performing team through a rigorous focus on staffing and developing top talent.

• Develop sourcing roadmap for designated category to reduce total cost of ownership by leveraging effective negotiation and sourcing strategies.

• Bring strong subject matter expertise on category, including knowledge of cost drivers, supplier strengths and weaknesses, should cost models, sales compensation models, and market trends.

• Develop, foster, and maintain strategic partnerships business partners in the organization as well as with key category suppliers.

• Ensure the activities of the team are in compliance with department and company policies and procedures, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.

• Identify and foster leadership behavior in team members though setting an example, mentoring, delegating and directing others. Ensure timely and consistent feedback to team members to reinforce behaviors that drive results and collaboration with business customers and redirect non performing behaviors. Address performance issues promptly to mitigate adverse impact to business customers, department results and reputation across the Company.

Qualifications You’ll Need

The Basics

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Arts, or related field

• 6+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Team Leader, Stakeholder Management

Bonus Points If You Have

• Master’s Degree in Business, Arts, or related field

• 2+ years of experience in Business Process Improvement Methodology (TQM; Six Sigma; Lean; etc.)

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Compensation:

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $103,000.00 to $174,200.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

Benefits:

We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Time Off

• 401(k) Plan

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

• STD, Life, LTD and AD&D

• Recognition Program

• Education Assistance

• Commuter Benefits

• Family Support Programs

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at MyDiscoverBenefits.com.

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual ori