Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

Job Description

The Sourcing Manager for the Products and Client Category is part of a category sourcing team, responsible for managing and executing Visa’s sourcing strategy. This includes identifying potential suppliers, analyzing supplier capabilities, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that the suppliers meet the company's business needs.

Partnering with local business units/functions to establish a pro-active and agreed supply chain solutions to deliver increased value to Visa and our Clients, go-to-market efficiency and reduced risk to meet business strategy. The role requires significant external interaction with existing and yet to be identified suppliers. The Sourcing Specialist will play a crucial role in ensuring that the company secures the best suppliers for its needs.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
•7 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 5 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 4 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications
•Bachelors/Degree or equivalent experience, 8 - 10 years, of solid experience within the financial services industry or payment network and products, spanning the areas of strategic sourcing, category management, commercial management, contract management or procurement management.
•Strong knowledge of financial services retail products, payment cards, loyalty solutions, banking benefits, travel platforms, concierge services and marketing/promotion related to the financial services/retail banking/ payments industry
•Proven track record of successful category management, and execution in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.