Visa Inc. is a global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments in more than 200 countries and territories, enabling them to use digital currency instead of cash and checks. 

Visa does not issue cards, extend credit or set rates and fees for consumers. Visa’s innovations enable its bank customers to offer consumers choices: Pay now with debit, ahead of time with prepaid or later with credit products. From the world’s major cities to remote areas without banks, people are increasingly relying on digital currency along with mobile technology to use their money anytime, make purchases online, transfer funds and access basic financial services. All of which makes their lives easier and helps grow economies.

Behind the Visa brand are our talented employees who continuously raise the bar with innovative solutions and products that deliver the convenience and security of digital currency to more people all over the world.

The Director of Strategic Sourcing leads by example, and through partnership to drive competitive advantage and value for Visa Inc. The lead for Marketing Strategic Sourcing across APAC,  are accountable for developing strategies to deliver sustainable results across all marketing categories by identifying new opportunities for value and process improvement. The Director will manage all of the Marketing sub-categories across APAC and have accountability to delivery against department and functional goals. You will need a strong sense of urgency and the ability to succinctly frame issues and alternatives to drive decisions forward.

• Engages and establishes business partnerships with cross functional leadership across Visa to collaborate, influence, and drive sourcing strategies

• Manages multiple complex sourcing strategies, scope requirements, Business Partnerships, and navigate complexity within a large global matrixed organization

• Creates a shared vision by embedding and integrating the role of strategic sourcing into various parts of the business

• Develop strong relationships with APAC’s CMO and direct reports to support regional and local marketing strategies.

• Develops long term portfolio category strategies that are directly linked to Marketing’s functional objectives and Visa Inc. level goals with a focus on Creative Production

• Partner very closely with Visa’s Agency Management COE to measure and assess agency performance vs. negotiated KPIs and industry benchmarks

• Provides high level guidance on the overall continuous strategic sourcing process from needs identification, through supplier performance management across multiple media agencies

• Develop multiple sourcing strategies for creative, production, media, sponsorships, market research etc.

• Maintain strong external focus by leveraging industry peers, organizations, associations and by continuing to build strong relationships outside of Visa

• A champion for change that can act decisively to drive decisions, while demonstrating agility to support the evolution of business needs

• Communicates effectively and frequently, listens carefully, and actively seeks and values the perspectives of others

• Builds effective strategic relationships with external suppliers to drive and execute category strategies

• Develop and manage category wide SRM plans with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation

• Support the implementation of Global Sourcing policies and procedures and standards by working closely with all stakeholders, business units and sourcing partners.

• 12+ years of experience in Marketing Strategic Sourcing, Performance Marketing, or within a Marketing Agency

• 7+ years leading the development and management of Marketing category plans and sourcing strategies.

• In-depth understanding of the agency and production marketplace; deep industry and/or professional relationships with suppliers and agencies

• Deep understanding of marketing metrics and associated measurement techniques

• Experience working across multiple AP geographies

• Sound proven experience in driving key marketing initiatives in AP markets including the execution of RFx activities.

• Past experiences in challenging the status quo by developing business cases for change through leveraging business acumen, market intelligence, and insights to drive a broad strategic impact across an organization

• Demonstrated contract negotiation experience, including development of negotiating plans and strategies for creative production

• Strong relationship-management skills and collaborate with functional leads, senior-to-exec management, and grow relationships with key influencers by building credibility and trust

• Excellent communication skills ; written, oral and presentation skills and an ability to synthesize information and make concise recommendations through insights and data

• Ability to independently identify and pursue multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver superior results

• Highly motivated; demonstrates a "can-do" approach in being proactive with work assignments

• Bachelor degree of relevant studies required. MBA, or advanced degree preferred. Professional accreditation in sourcing or procurement is a plus