Principal Associate, Sourcing Manager

Capital One; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 106,700 - 121,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Comprehensive health benefits

Inclusive company culture

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Principal Associate, Sourcing Manager to join their Enterprise Supplier Management Team in Chicago. The successful candidate will develop procurement strategies and lead sourcing projects in various indirect categories. Ideal applicants will have extensive experience in sourcing and risk management, along with strong analytical and communication skills. This role emphasizes relationship-building and driving efficiency within the supply chain, offering a competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in sourcing and procurement.
• At least 2 years of experience in risk management.
• At least 2 years of experience in negotiating supplier agreements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze external industry trends and benchmarks.
• Develop and share market insights.
• Lead innovative sourcing methods to balance cost and quality.
• Build strong internal and external relationships.
• Consult with internal clients to identify cost savings opportunities.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently in an autonomous environment.

Skills

Sourcing and procurement experience

Risk management

Negotiation skills

Analytical proficiency

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Military Experience

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

At Capital One, we dare to dream, disrupt and deliver a better way. Our goal is simple—bring ingenuity, simplicity and humanity to an industry ripe for change. We are seeking a Principal Associate, Sourcing Manager to join our Enterprise Supplier Management (ESM) Team. In ESM, we empower associates to deliver their best by cultivating a culture of inclusion and belonging, where varying perspectives and opinions are valued. We embrace each other’s differences and encourage all team members to lean into their talents and skills to deliver experiences for both internal and external clients. This Sourcing position will develop strategy for and execute high‑risk and high‑impact procurement efforts across the company. This is an individual contributor role. Working in concert with business partners and subject matter experts, the Sourcing Manager will develop an in‑depth understanding of client needs and supply markets, then apply rigorous procurement methodology and analytics to ensure those client’s needs will be met by the selected supplier(s). This role will lead projects in indirect categories of spend including, but not limited to, marketing related services, professional services, and IT related services. The selected candidate will have experience in strategic sourcing—ideally in the technology or financial services industry. He or she will have demonstrated the ability to drive positive business outcomes through the supply chain, have great communication and influence skills, high analytical proficiency, and demonstrated ability to negotiate complex agreements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze external industry trends and benchmarks, as well as develop and share market insights
• Clearly articulates cost drivers and pricing analysis for strategy formulation. Leads the development of make‑versus‑buy strategies
• Leads innovative sourcing methods—balance cost, speed, and quality based on internal customer needs
• Build strong internal and external relationships, understand the procurement parameters and look for new opportunities
• Consult with internal clients and business partners to identify opportunities to drive cost savings and efficiency in the supply chain
• Build buy in and communicate across multiple levels of the organization and across multiple lines of business
• Manage multiple projects concurrently in an autonomous environment
• Develop and implement procurement strategies including RFx, eSourcing, direct negotiations, etc.
• Use procurement software tools
• Support the development and execution of category strategies
• Support the negotiation of commercial terms for large contracts
• Develop communications and presentations at the Executive level

Basic Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in sourcing and procurement
• At least 2 years of experience in risk management
• At least 2 years of experience in negotiating supplier agreements

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Military Experience
• 5+ years of experience in outsourcing and procurement
• 4+ years of experience in risk management

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

The minimum and maximum full‑time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part‑time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

• Sales Territory: $106,700 – $121,700
• Plano, TX: $106,700 – $121,700
• McLean, VA: $117,300 – $133,900
• Richmond, VA: $106,700 – $121,700
• Wilmington, DE: $106,700 – $121,700

This role is also eligible to earn performance‑based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long‑term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non‑discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well‑being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full‑ or part‑time status, exempt or non‑exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please.

Capital One is an equal opportunity employer (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non‑discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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