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.

• 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 CEMEA’s CMO and regional marketing leads 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

• 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.

• 10+ 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 geographies

• Sound proven experience in driving key marketing initiatives across the region, 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