Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing – Client and Product Category

  • Full-time
  • Job Family Group: Technology and Operations

Company Description

Common Purpose, Uncommon Opportunity. Everyone at Visa works with one goal in mind – making sure that Visa is the best way to pay and be paid, for everyone everywhere. This is our global vision and the common purpose that unites the entire Visa team. As a global payments technology company, tech is at the heart of what we do: Our VisaNet network processes over 13,000 transactions per second for people and businesses around the world, enabling them to use digital currency instead of cash and checks. We are also global advocates for financial inclusion, working with partners around the world to help those who lack access to financial services join the global economy. Visa’s sponsorships, including the Olympics and FIFA™ World Cup, celebrate teamwork, diversity, and excellence throughout the world. If you have a passion to make a difference in the lives of people around the world, Visa offers an uncommon opportunity to build a strong, thriving career. Visa is fueled by our team of talented employees who continuously raise the bar on delivering the convenience and security of digital currency to people all over the world. Join our team and find out how Visa is everywhere you want to be.

Job Description

Overview:

The primary purpose of this position is to lead one of the categories within the Client and Product vertical, which include card enhancements such as insurance, concierge services, and airport lounge access. The Global Category Manager will be responsible for identifying cost savings opportunities across the company and leading cross-functional teams to achieve optimal total cost of ownership.

Responsibilities:
  • Negotiate, lead, coordinate, and support sourcing activities for Visa’s global client and product organization.
  • Work with other Category Managers and internal customer groups to establish specifications for focused categories.
  • Perform market analysis, benchmark analysis and spend analysis for focused categories.
  • Develop category strategies and other operational efficiency initiatives.
  • Manage internal customers and stakeholders.
  • Lead portfolio of vendors to drive out best-in-class deals for Visa.
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies within the focused categories.
  • Facilitate the supplier selection and negotiation process.
  • Perform savings tracking and report realized savings on a continuous base.
  • Ensure realized savings ties back to departmental budget.
  • Identify, select, and lead suppliers who have the capacity and capability to meet the needs of the business.
  • Monitor supplier performance and lead supplier relationship for key suppliers across multiple business units.
  • Lead highly complex Sourcing events.
  • Negotiate contractual terms and conditions in partnership with business owners.
  • Collaborate with Legal and other company departments and agencies to analyze risks associated with agreements and develop language to minimize exposure whenever needed.



Qualifications

Solid understand of Strategic Sourcing and proven ability to articulate a (5 to 7) step strategic sourcing methodology.

  • 8+ years of experience as a strategic sourcing and/or procurement professional, preferably with a focus on indirect spend/vendor relationships.
  • 8+ years of experience assisting in, or leading, the development and management of category plans or sourcing strategies.
  • In-depth understanding of the supplier marketplace for the assigned category(ies); deep industry and/or professional relationships with supplier in the categories a plus
  • Track record of increasing responsibility for vendor management initiatives, including but not limited to the execution of (or assistance in) sourcing events (RFP, RFI, etc).
  • Excellent written, oral and presentation skills and an ability to synthesize complex and technical information into clear recommendations on course of action.
  • Knowledgeable about contract terms and conditions.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute category strategies, as part of a procurement transformation and/or significant process improvement initiative.
  • Experience managing internal customers and users of the category’s goods or services and experience tracking and directing demand to preferred suppliers.
  • Strong relationship management skills and ability to influence at a mid-to-senior management level both internally and externally.
  • High level of self-motivation and initiative, and ability to operate as a team player.
  • Willingness to offer thought leadership, to think creatively, and to offer new ways to approach old problems.
  • Undergraduate degree required, graduate degree in business, economics or public policy preferred.
  • Professional accreditation in sourcing, procurement or inventory management a plus.


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