Jeff Young
About Jeff Young
Jeff Young is the Head of Core Business Sourcing and Category Management at Ally, with extensive experience in strategic sourcing and category management across various industries.
Current Role at Ally
Jeff Young is currently the Head of Core Business Sourcing and Category Management at Ally, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, Jeff leads the team responsible for sourcing, contracting, and managing third-party spend across core business areas such as Auto Finance, Insurance, Marketing, and Public Relations. His work involves executing complex initiatives across organizational boundaries, influencing senior business leaders, and building strong internal and external partnerships.
Previous Positions at Citi
Before joining Ally, Jeff Young held several significant leadership roles at Citi. From 2013 to 2019, he served as the Global Head of Sourcing for Consumer Banking in the Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area, where he led global sourcing strategies. Prior to that, from 2012 to 2013, he was the Global Expense Management Director in New York, New York, overseeing enterprise-wide expense management. His tenure at Citi also included serving as North America Category Director for Corporate Procurement from 2005 to 2012 in Tampa, Florida.
Earlier Experience in Supply Chain and Procurement
Jeff Young's career includes pivotal roles in supply chain management and strategic services. He worked at Capital One as the Category Director of Supply Chain Management from 2002 to 2005 in Richmond, Virginia. Prior to that, he served as a Manager of Strategic Services at ICG Commerce from 2000 to 2002, and in the same role at ICG Commerce from 1998 to 2000 in Atlanta, Georgia. His responsibilities included strategic project management and sourcing initiatives.
Military and Engineering Background
Jeff Young started his professional journey as a Nuclear Submarine Officer in the U.S. Navy, serving from 1991 to 1996. Following his military service, he transitioned to a role as a Manufacturing Engineer at BWX Technologies from 1996 to 1997. His early career provided a strong foundation in engineering principles and leadership, shaping his approach to strategic sourcing and category management.
Education and Academic Background
Jeff Young holds an MBA in Finance and Operations from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, completed between 1997 and 1999. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Florida, graduating in 1991. His academic credentials support his expertise in finance, operations, and mechanical engineering, contributing to his ability to lead complex sourcing and procurement functions.