Procurement - Senior Category Leader

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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

Fascinated by the future and captivated by Digital payments?

Smart, driven and want to make a difference in the world?

You'll fit right in.

Join a diverse team at Visa, where your individuality fits right in. We can provide the opportunity to shape the payments experience globally. Together, let's transform the way the world pays.

Think you know us?

Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, reliable, and secure digital payment network that enables individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive.

Individuality fuels our brand and our global team - we're proud that we are a talented team of 25,000 individuals with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Therefore, we understand that you are much more than your day job. We encourage quality of life outside of the office, whether it's taking advantage of agile work schedules or our wellness programs, Visa respects and encourages meaningful work/life balance for everyone. In addition, we offer market leading salary and have a fantastic benefit offering.

So, if you're not satisfied with the status quo, we can satisfy your desire to explore new territory, giving you the runway to really make an impact, whilst connecting you with teams around the world in a truly inclusive culture that celebrates our uniqueness.

If you think you could support Visa as a Sourcing Senior Category Manager of Product & Client category area, we want to hear from you - together, let's make Visa a great place to work.

What's it all about?

Visa Europe Sourcing* has an opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced, and results-driven Procurement professional to join our team to positively contribute to Visa's success, further elevating the function and strategic business partnerships.

Are you interested in driving efficiencies? Can you bring leading practice thinking and solutions? Are you experienced and ambitious Procurement expert? Do you enjoy working in cross-functional and cross-border teams? If this inspires and sounds familiar, please contact us because we would like to talk to you!

* - The term 'Sourcing' is interchangeable with the profession 'Procurement'

Role Summary

The role holder will be responsible for the European end-to-end Product & Client Category Management, whilst collaborating globally as part of the Sourcing community to share intellect, support and synergise.

The role includes Strategy and Planning, Governance, Strategic Sourcing and transformation, critical Supplier management, Stakeholder Engagement and Business Partnership, ensuring full accountability for stakeholders' experience and contribution to continually developing the Europe Sourcing team positive brand.

This is a unique and exciting Procurement opportunity, to directly contribute to the success of Visa's Value Add Services (VAS) strategy and transformation agenda.

Product and Client Category

Cardholder benefits, including ...

• Insurance and brokerage
• Medical Assistance
• Concierge
• Airport lounge services
• Hotel
• Loyalty and Merchant offers

Key Responsibilities

Strategic thinking and Strategic Planning: To develop and lead as well as oversee the implementation of the procurement strategy(s) that aligns with the business objective(s).

Stakeholder collaboration: Own a broad range of senior relationships, understanding relevant business strategies, plans and priorities to enable the business growth agenda.

Supplier Management: Manage complex relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts and in life management.

Responsible Sourcing: Be ambassador of the overall ESG in the supply supplier, including Sustainability and Supplier Diversity agenda making the better world!

Financial Analysis: Maintain knowledge of budgets, perform e2e cost analysis and scenario modelling, including supporting financial forecasting and client flow through considerations.

Risk Management: To identify and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain.

Change Management, innovation & Project Management: Advocate of change, driving change initiatives and managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines.

Leadership: Strong team leadership, emotional awareness and management skills to inspire and instruct the wider procurement team, both local, inter-regional and Global Sourcing and product teams. To lead from the front, whilst ensuring the back-end process efficiencies.

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with stakeholders, suppliers, and team members.

Regulatory Compliance: To be knowledgeable with laws and regulations that govern relevant procurement activities in various European countries.

Innovation: To innovate and adapt to changing market trends and business needs. Deliver financial and other values to the business through introduction of leading practices.

Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills, in complex environments that ensure the best deals and terms for the organization.

Decision Making: Ability to make informed decisions that can have a significant impact on the company's supply chain and financial performance.

Uplift the Sourcing community: Contribute to the overall success of the Visa Europe Sourcing team. Demonstrate leadership, to uplift, enhance and positively evolve the Procurement function.

We are aiming to move fast and the environment is dynamic thus there are likely to be some changes in responsibilities and priorities so we expect you to be flexible embracing Visa Europe transformation, personal development and new exciting learnings!

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a Head of Category leader in multi-national organisations.
• Diverse range of category experience (both direct and indirect).
• Advanced level of experience in managing complex suppliers and operating with a range of business models.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Project Leadership skills of large and complex Procurement projects.
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Energy, pace, and an impeccable track record of delivery.

Advantageous

• Digital Literacy, practical experience of digital tools, generative AI, automation etc.
• Experience in Referral and Reseller Goods and Services agreements.
• Experienced in SAP Ariba, procurement modules.
• Educated to degree level with postgraduate procurement accreditation preferred (MCIPS or MIIAPS).
• Working in a multi-cultural and matrix environment
• French written and spoken language skills.

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.