Discover. A brighter future.

With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.

Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

Job Description:

Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

• Execute sourcing and category management activities for designated category, as directed by Category Management leadership
• Partner with internal stakeholders to develop requirements, issue and score RFx events, develop appropriate leverage, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and assist in contracting.
• Bring outside market expertise to assist internal stakeholders and management of optimal supplier pricing and service structures as well as insights to changes in market conditions.
• Calculate and report realized savings, and execute category management and sourcing best practices. Establishing and prioritize project plans for sourcing projects will be critical to achieve expected objectives and results.

• Utilize best in class strategic sourcing process and data driven analytics to negotiate optimal commercial T&Cs that meet or exceed the needs of Stakeholders. Develop and execute RFx, analyze results, establish leverage strategies, and assess award scenarios. Negotiate and approve all commercial terms related to third party contracts to optimize total cost of ownership for Company.
• Based on the analysis of Company spend, client activity and the marketplace, develop and recommend the most appropriate sourcing strategy for each project assigned.
• Provide expertise within the organization around the supply markets that DFS buys in for designated category, and understand the effects that economic, technological, and governmental changes that impact those markets; share expertise with junior sourcing staff and leadership. Continuously review industry and peer best practices, educate the organization on them, and develop plans to implement those that provide a competitive advantage for DFS.
• Utilize sound project management techniques to ensure projects meet objectives and timelines, including development of comprehensive project and communication plans. Maintain team accountability to project deliverables and execute all necessary communications to ensure accurate and timely flow of information to internal customers, stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Build positive working relationships both internally and externally to provide DFS with goods and services at the lowest Total Cost of Ownership at the Highest Quality.
• Ensure actions are in compliance with department and company policies and procedures, and applicable local, state, and federal laws.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management or Arts
• 6+ years of experience in sourcing or related field
• In lieu of a degree, 6+ years of experience in sourcing or related field
• Lean, Six Sigma

• Master's degree in Business Administration and Management or Arts

• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
• STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
• Recognition Program
• Education Assistance
• Commuter Benefits
• Family Support Programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan