• Job Description

  Req#: 3415374

  Stellantis Financial Services (SFS) is the new captive finance company for one of the world's leading automakers and a mobility provider with iconic brands including Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Citroën, Dodge, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep®, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, Vauxhall, Free2move and Leasys.

  Our exciting growth provides opportunities to advance your career as we successfully lead products and services from a small to midsize company in just a few years. Join our world class team and culture and contribute to our core mission which is enhancing our customer's experience.

  Position Summary:

  We are seeking an Associate Director, Vendor Management to lead, manage and align Stellantis Financial Services vendor management activities, strategies and initiatives with the organization’s goals, while promoting innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This role will report to the Director, Vendor Management and will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with policies and procedures and build vendor relationships to support the enterprise.

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead the day-to-day operations of the Vendor Management team by managing and executing the vendor management program in the vendor assigned categories.
  • Supports the development of the overall Vendor Risk Management program, including tool administration and coordination with various stakeholders.
  • Schedule site visit audits to access vendor’s regulatory controls and compliance with contractual commitments.
  • Review and update annual vendor questionnaires to ensure compliance with regulatory and /or legal changes.

  • Monitor and manage vendor’s service level commitments and key performance indicators (KPIs) in accordance with their assigned risk rating.
  • Elevate vendor remediation items in accordance with the vendor management program and facilitate corrective action with the vendor.
  • Provide subject matter expertise support in constructing performance-based, accountability-driven vendor/business partner agreements, statements of work and procedures as needed.
  • Develop, track, analyze, and report on operations metrics of the vendor management program for senior management, and/or vendor risk committee. Prepare documentation/reports in support of regulatory exams.
  • Foster a positive workplace culture that prioritizes collaboration, ensures accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications and Competencies Required To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Required Experience:

  • Eight (8) years’ minimum of vendor/relationship or contract management experience.
  • Three (3) years’ minimum of managerial or leadership experience.

  Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science or related field.

  Skills Required:

  • Strong knowledge of vendor management best practices related to the auto-finance industry.
  • Detail oriented and capable of accurately identifying, analyzing, preventing, and solving problems.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly and develop realistic action plans.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and ethics, confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Must be flexible with the ability to effectively thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
  • Ability to manage challenging conversations and resolve stakeholder needs promptly.
  • Successful at soliciting feedback to promote and improve service and quality.
  • Reliable and dependable in meeting commitments and responding promptly to requests.
  • Overtime required – required on an as needed basis.

  • Travel 15% - as required on an as needed basis.
  • Must have reliable transportation and live within a commutable distance to one of the following cities: Atlanta, GA; Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; Houston, TX; Phoenix, AZ.

  Qualifications Preferred:

  • Previous captive or automotive finance experience is a plus!
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science or related field is highly preferred!

  Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

  Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

  Work Schedule This position requires the ability to work various shifts to accommodate business needs. Typically, between the hours of 8AM-6PM Monday through Friday and on weekends as needed. Travel is required 10% of the time.

  Stellantis Financial Services, Inc (SFS) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing its employees an environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, and intimidation. It is the policy of SFS to comply with all applicable employment laws and regulations and to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, change of sex, and/or transgender status or any protected status. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employment and promotion decisions will be based solely on merit, ability, achievement, experience, conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

• About the company

  First Investors helps people with credit issues get an auto loan. We may be able to help you reduce your monthly payment.

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