Global Sourcing Category Manager - Vice President

Job Description

Join a team that helps shape how JPMorgan Chase partners with critical suppliers across logistics, transportation, fulfillment, card manufacturing, print and mail operations. In this role, you will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, influence business decisions and deliver measurable value through supplier partnerships, commercial negotiations and category strategy.

Job summary

As a Global Sourcing Category Manager - Vice President in Global Supplier Services , you will lead category strategy, sourcing execution and contract negotiations for third-party supplier spend. You will support business partners across logistics, transportation, fulfillment, carrier pricing, card manufacturing, enterprise print, mail operations and other large-scale operational services. You will use market insight, commercial judgment and stakeholder partnership to deliver savings, reduce risk, improve supplier performance and support business priorities.

Job responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies for assigned supplier spend
• Analyze spend, cost drivers, supplier markets and industry trends to identify savings and value opportunities
• Lead sourcing events, including requirements gathering, supplier identification, proposal evaluation, negotiation and contract development
• Partner with business stakeholders, regional sourcing teams, Legal, Risk, Finance, Third Party Oversight and control partners to deliver compliant sourcing outcomes
• Manage supplier relationships and drive accountability for performance, service delivery, value and risk
• Identify opportunities to improve total cost of ownership, operational performance and supplier optimization
• Communicate sourcing recommendations, risks, trade-offs and decisions to stakeholders
• Support preferred supplier, savings, compliance and risk mitigation objectives

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 5 years experience managing sourcing categories, supplier negotiations or third-party supplier spend
• Experience supporting logistics, transportation, print, mail, fulfillment, card manufacturing or other operational services categories
• Strong commercial, analytical and negotiation skills
• Ability to conduct market, industry, supplier and cost-driver analysis to support decision-making
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and communicate across functions
• Experience leading sourcing events, including RFI, RFP or RFQ processes
• Experience interpreting and executing supplier agreements, schedules or transaction-level documents
• Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, issue resolution and stakeholder updates
• Strong risk management judgment with the ability to identify, mitigate and communicate business risks
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience supporting financial services, consumer banking, digital banking or large enterprise operations
• Experience with transportation, logistics, carrier agreements, print production, card manufacturing, mail or print operations equipment
• Experience using Ariba or similar sourcing and contracting platforms
• Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo and deliver practical solutions
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Experience building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and supplier partners

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our  FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

Global Supplier Services (GSS) manages the source-to-pay cycle, engaging with suppliers, negotiating contracts, conducting risk assessments and evaluating the customer experience. Global teams support sourcing, third party oversight, procurement and payment operations, supplier relationship management and customer experience.