Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing - Marketing

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Job Description

Job Summary The Manager of Strategic Sourcing leads by example, and through partnership, to drive competitive advantage and value for Visa Inc. As a Sourcing Manager, you are accountable for developing negotiation strategies to deliver sustainable results across certain Marketing Categories by identifying new opportunities for value and process improvement. You will need a strong sense of urgency and the ability to succinctly frame issues and recommendations to drive decisions forward.

This role will report into the Sr. Director – Strategic Sourcing Marketing and be a part of the broader Global Procurement Organization.

For Media, Martech and Events & Sponsor ships, Manager will lead engagements across media planning & buying, marketing technology and experiential to enable supply market solutions for various business needs.

Responsibilities:

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

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

Leads the supplier selection and negotiation process.  Acts as primary liaison to Legal to negotiate contractual terms in partnership with business owners.

Collaborates with legal and other company departments and functional stakeholders to analyze risks and develop language to minimize exposure Leads highly complex sourcing events (E-Auctions, RFx, etc) and provide final analysis on value achieved to finance business partners Creates a shared vision by embedding and integrating the role of strategic sourcing into various parts of the business Provides high level guidance on the overall continuous strategic sourcing process from needs identification, through supplier performance management across multiple media agencies

Performs and organizes market analysis, benchmark analysis, and financial analysis that is illustrated in a storytelling format to drive insights and decision making Is 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

Develops and manages category wide SRM plans with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation

Supports the implementation of Global Sourcing policies and procedures.

This role is a hybrid position to be located in our Foster City, CA office location. Visa requires at least 3 days in office, expectations of these days will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications:

6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA,  JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD5 – 7 years leading the development…