Assistant Vice President, Sourcing
Metro Manila, Philippines
Overview
- Location: Philippines
- Salary: N/A
About Us
Synchrony is more than a financial services company, we’re a team of passionate innovators committed to delivering best-in-class solutions that support millions of customers across the U.S. With a bold focus on technology, data, and digital innovation, we create meaningful experiences that simplify lives and enable financial wellness.
When you join Synchrony, you become part of an inclusive culture where your voice matters, your growth is championed, and your work drives impactful results.
Job Description
- Job ID
- 2602738
- Category
- Business Operations
- Date posted
- 10/08/2026
Role Summary/Purpose
The AVP Sourcing will execute and carry out the sourcing process, ensure supplier compliance during on-boarding and engagement for renewal time periods, review contractual agreements of assigned suppliers, including developing certain sourcing category strategies for Global hubs (US and Philippines). In this role, you will manage and mitigate supplier as well as business risks and work closely with the Business leaders and Sourcing Leaders.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Regularly meet with business owners across Synchrony lines of businesses (LOBs) and/or Sourcing Leaders to provide guidance and direction to functional teams, with strong process responsibility to develop comprehensive plan to execute while meeting business needs (i.e., examine scope, cost, availability of products/services and market conditions to complete projects).
- Expertise on Global Supply markets (US and Philippines) in terms of supplier/products/services and local compliance requirement for suppliers.
- Drive sourcing initiatives with focus on driving productivity, cost saving benefits and identifying rationalization opportunities.
- Leverage professional expertise with Legal and business owners to review and modify contractual terms & conditions.
- Oversight of supplier compliance with regulatory and reputational requirements throughout all stages of the sourcing process.
- Conduct and assist RFIs/RFPs, market research and identification, qualification and competitive analysis of required products and services.
- Utilize Source to Pay and e-Auction tools to leverage competition and drive cost reductions.
- Work with Sourcing Team Leader to identify, streamline and support implementation of improvement to Sourcing operating plan as well as the overall Sourcing process.
- Identify, streamline and drive implementation of sourcing strategies for various commodities (majorly but not limited to Technology, Marketing, Contingent Labour, Facilities) as per Business requirement.
- Work with Supplier Management teams and the functional businesses to ensure alignment with strategies, goals, and objectives.
- Regularly monitor, track and report on Sourcing projects to ensure adherence to cycle-time performance metrics.
- Create PowerPoint/Excel materials for review with senior and executive management teams, as required.
- Support updating of all purchasing-related SOPs.
- Perform other duties and/or special projects, as assigned.
- Ability to perform in Global environment and support global working hours as per business needs. Working hours for the role are 3 am – 12 pm EST but the team member should be flexible to accommodate Business needs.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 8 years of experience in financial services or insurance (i.e., Supplier Risk Management, Operations, Customer Service, Collections).
- Minimum of 8 years of experience within Sourcing (including but not limited to category management, contract negotiations, supply chain management, supplier management, and/or logistics) with a proven track record for strong execution and delivering value.
For Internal applicants:
- Must be in current role for at least 24 months
- Must not be on corrective action (Formal/Final Formal)
Desired Characteristics:
- Experience within Financial Service or Banking Industry
- Experience in Facilities and Securities Sourcing commodities.
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Must have proven strong facilitation skills and experience delivering presentations
- Must have proven quantitative and analytical skill set
- Experience providing outstanding oral and written communication skills at all levels of the organization
- High enthusiasm and desire to work in fast paced, ever changing environment
- Proven ability to manage complex initiatives across multiple teams/platforms
- Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities with little supervision
- Experience working with Source to Pay systems (Coupa, Ariba, Oracle, or comparable solution)
- Strong PC proficiency (Microsoft Suite including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) or comparable software application
- Ability to work shifts that meet business needs (mid-shift overlapping US time-zone), including weekends and holidays
Grade/Level: 10
Job Family Group:
SourcingOur Locations
Virtual Hubs
Baltimore, MD/Washington, DC
Boston, MA
Canton, OH
Chennai, India
Dallas, TX
Delhi NCR, India
Kolkata, India
Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN
Phoenix, AZ
Pune, India
Rapid City, SD
San Francisco, CA
Seattle, WA
Physical Hubs United States
Alpharetta, GA
Bentonville, AR
Charlotte, NC
Chicago, IL
Cincinnati, OH
Costa Mesa, CA
New York, NY
Orlando, FL
Salt Lake City, UT
Stamford, CT
Physical Hubs International
Cebu City, Phillippines
Hyderabad, India
Manila, Phillippines
Investing in You
Our benefits and rewards reflect our culture and our values. We listen closely to our employees and continuously evolve how we support them. Putting people first means empowering you to bring your best self to work every day.
Whether you’re joining us to explore new opportunities, grow your financial security, enjoy greater flexibility, or all of the above, we’re committed to helping you achieve your unique ambitions.
Retirement Plan
Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match.
Work - Life Harmony
We believe work should complement your life, not compete with it. With flexible options and understanding, we help you create a balance that works for you, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally.
Health & Wellness
Your health matters. From physical to mental well-being, we provide resources and support to keep you feeling your best, so you can focus on what matters most – both at work and in life.
Paid Time Off
Everyone needs time to rest and recharge. We offer generous paid time off so you can take the breaks you deserve, whether that means vacation, personal days, observed holidays, or simply stepping away to refresh.
Financial Wellbeing
Financial peace of mind is key to living well. Our programs are designed to help you plan, save, and grow your financial future with confidence and ease.
Living Our Values
Our Way of Working
We’re proud to offer you flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute or travel for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
More than 50% of our workforce is actively engaged with our 8 Employee Resource Group (ERGs). These groups are open for everyone to join, regardless of level, background, or life experiences, so all employees can have the opportunity to be passionate about their interests while fostering connections and driving meaningful initiatives at work. Their ideas turn into actions through passion and help Synchrony be a place where everyone feels welcomed, valued and accepted.
