Associate Analyst - Supplier Management

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 love 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
If you enjoy solving complex problems, diving into data, improving processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

As an Associate Analyst – Supplier Management, you will play a key role in driving operational excellence through supplier oversight, process improvement initiatives, project execution, and performance management. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who can analyze data, identify opportunities for improvement, and influence outcomes through strong partnership and collaboration.


The Work Itself

- Represent Ally in communications with internal and external teams
- Support the Business Units in consistency, guidance and direction in matters concerning the interpretation and application of Ally policies, standards, business continuity planning, best practices and, tools and projects.
- Assist in conducting annual reviews for changes to business operations, structure, risk profile, personnel changes and geographical location in addition to continuous strategic updates to processes and procedures.
- On-site visits to suppliers as needed/requested by management
- Support the implementation of a formal Business Process Testing to ensure that specific objectives align with the requirements defined in the Ally Policy.
- Deliver continuous improvements year-over-year expense results and performance lift by improving processes and increasing productivity.
- Build solid peer-to-peer relationships in a team environment to meet operational needs.
- Communicate effectively and clearly on a daily, weekly, monthly basis with vendors to provide exceptional customer service regarding routine and escalated requests.
- Support rigorous quality, control and compliance programs to include an ongoing control/compliance self-assessment process.
- Perform data entry, system coding, inventory audits, reconciliations, etc. to ensure alignment between vendor systems and Ally systems.
- Responds promptly to vendor requests (information, data, letter generation, etc.) as needed.
- May review any compliance/cost issues related to supplier
- May assist in developing/refining appropriate metrics to measure supplier performance
- May have to do supplier due diligence & termination

The Qualifications We’re Looking For

- 1+ year of experience managing third-party vendors and supplier relationships
- Ability to effectively contribute on complex assignments and assume increasingly greater leadership roles/ responsibilities
- Intermediate Microsoft excel skills
- Basic understanding on how to utilize data analytical tools such as SQL, Python, R,
- Background in Remarketing and/or Late Stage Collections recommended but not required
- Advanced oral and written communication skills sufficient to provide information, greet visitors, answer inquiries, and refer calls;
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Detail oriented with strong problem-solving skills; strong analytical skills
- Must be an independent worker with strong time management skills
- Project / Process Management framework knowledge and application is a preferred
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in fast paced environment
- Ability to exercise judgment to research and solve operational problems where the answer is not apparent


## Minimum Qualifications

- 0+ years of experience
- High school Diploma or GED equivalent


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.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if after review of the position expectations, you believe that you may need a medical accommodation to fulfill the duties of this role, please email [email protected] with details of your accommodation request.



Base Pay Range
$47,840.00 - $75,000.00

An 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.