Strategic Sourcing Lead, Commodities

Synchrony; Muntinlupa; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Synchrony is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead supplier onboarding, on-going engagement, and renewal activities across PH and US hubs. The role emphasizes category strategies, supplier risk mitigation, and collaboration with Category Managers and business leaders.

The successful candidate will drive RFIs/RFPs, manage supplier compliance, and partner with Legal to optimize contracts. Strong analytics and stakeholder facilitation are essential in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with minimum 3 years in financial services or insurance ( Supplier Risk Management, Operations, Customer Service, Collections).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Sourcing (category management, contract negotiations, supply chain, supplier management, or logistics) with proven execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead meetings with business owners and VP Category Leaders to guide cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Demonstrate PH and US market knowledge, including local supplier requirements and compliance.
• Drive sourcing initiatives to improve productivity, cost savings, and rationalization opportunities.
• Review and modify contractual terms with Legal and business owners.
• Oversee supplier compliance across regulatory and reputational requirements.

Skills

Project management

Facilitation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tableau

SAS

Coupa

Ariba

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

Synchrony is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead supplier onboarding, on-going engagement, and renewal activities across PH and US hubs. The role emphasizes category strategies, supplier risk mitigation, and collaboration with Category Managers and business leaders.

The successful candidate will drive RFIs/RFPs, manage supplier compliance, and partner with Legal to optimize contracts. Strong analytics and stakeholder facilitation are essential in a fast-paced, regulated environment.