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Job Description:Serve as the Category Manager for third party management execution, accountable for supporting team members in building third party relationships, managing risks, negotiating contracts, and improving effectivenessEnsure comprehensive oversight of all suppliers and services within assigned categoriesCollaborate closely with cross-functional teams including enterprise, customer, legal to support business customer outcomesDevelop and implement strategic plans that align with business intent and market trends; leveraging broad market data, insights and competitor information to support informed decision makingManage team deliverables to the established policies, standards, procedures, and processes related to third party managementParticipate in key management forums and contribute to continuous improvement and/or best practices.Build strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and third parties to ensure that business objectives are metLeverage industry knowledge and seasoned negotiation and influencing skills to support pricing and third-party service level commitments outcomesManage multiple priorities with various stakeholders with an acute appreciation for deadlines impacting speed to market for products and servicesBe an effective change manager through the provision of clear plans and fulfillment activitiesDevelops plans or strategies to drive innovation with the objective of creating efficiencyMotivate and develop direct reports for maximum productivity and up-skillingRequired Skills & ExperienceBachelors degree in business management, and/or designated third party management certificationAt least 5 years of experience in third party management within the financial industry to include process and risk managementAt least 5 years experience working in a cross-functional environment, ensuring business and stakeholder expectations are effectively managedStrong market knowledge within different sourcing and supplier management categories relevant to the credit card business to include deep negotiation, communication, contract and influencing skills with the ability to optimize on pricing structures.Strong organizational and prioritization skillsBanking or Financial ExperienceOSFI - B10 experienceNice to Have Skills & ExperienceExperience working with Credit Cards or a Line of Business supporting Credit cardsExperience with Google SuiteExperience with AWS or Tysys