Sourcing Manager (Marketing sourcing experience is a must)

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 Marketing 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 0 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications
•7 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 5 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 4 years of relevant experience with a PhD
•Bachelors/Degree or equivalent experience, typically requires greater than 8 years in Marketing, Strategic Sourcing, Performance Marketing, or within a Marketing Agency
•4+ years leading the development and management of Marketing category plans and sourcing strategies.
•In-depth understanding of the agency, production, and creator marketplaces, deep industry and/or professional relationships with suppliers and agencies.
•Deep understanding of marketing metrics and associated measurement techniques.

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.