Senior Manager, Category Management

Senior Manager, Category Management

Responsible for shaping and executing enterprise procurement strategies across Finance-related spending, including banking, payments, treasury services, and financial technology.

• Develop and execute category and spend management strategies supporting the Finance organization.
• Partner with Finance, Treasury, Payments, and Accounting leaders to understand business needs and sourcing priorities.
• Lead sourcing and supplier management activities for banking services, funds-in and funds-out operations, card programs, digital payment solutions, and finance technology platforms.
• Conduct competitive sourcing events, contract negotiations, and commercial reviews to deliver cost savings and process efficiencies.
• Analyze spend, supplier, and market data to identify optimization opportunities and support informed decision‑making.
• Manage supplier performance, governance, and relationship activities to ensure service quality, value delivery, and issue resolution.
• Evaluate fee structures, pricing models, and commercial arrangements related to banking, payments, and other financial services.
• Support procurement requirements for new business initiatives, technology implementations, and operational changes within the Finance organization.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with company policies, risk management standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration to achieve procurement objectives, improve spend visibility, and realize measurable business value.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• 7–10 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, Finance, or related business disciplines.
• Experience supporting banking, treasury, payments, card programs, financial services, fintech, or finance technology categories preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and supplier management activities.
• Strong analytical, financial, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in a complex, global, and matrixed environment.
• Category Management Certification and/or Certified Professional Strategic Advisor (CPSA) preferred.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis and Western Union will not sponsor for work visas.

HYBRID – Western Union values in‑person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

• Short‑term incentives.
• Multiple health insurance options.
• Accident and life insurance.
• Best‑in‑class development platforms.
• Paid Time off.
• Medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Global adoption assistance.
• 4% Western Union contribution to 401K.

Western Union is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.