Sourcing Analyst Technology Shared Services

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.

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Job Description

The Sourcing Analyst, Technology Shared Services will play a critical role in executing procurement and sourcing activities within the shared services team. Focuses on operational excellence in technology procurement, ensuring efficient and effective procurement of technology goods and services. Requires strong analytical skills, a background in supplier management, and the ability to work independently while collaborating across various departments and regions. Supports the Manager, Sourcing Shared Services in ensuring the team operates smoothly and meets its objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Procurement and Sourcing: Identify and evaluate potential technology suppliers, negotiate contracts, and monitor supplier performance.

• Operational Excellence: Ensure efficient procurement and sourcing, implement continuous improvement initiatives, manage the PR to PO process development and transition to the global SSC, and drive cost reductions.

• Data Analysis and Reporting: Provide regular reports and analysis on sourcing activities, performance metrics, and cost savings.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Communicate and collaborate with internal stakeholders, act as a liaison between the sourcing team and other departments and assist the Manager in coordinating with stakeholders.

• Supplier Relationship Management: Develop, manage, and grow strong relationships with technology suppliers, monitor supplier performance.

• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with Visa’s policies and procedures.  Identify and mitigate sourcing risks.

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

 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
•Minimum of 3 years of experience in technology sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
•Ability to articulate software licensing and hardware procurement strategies.
•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•Excellent communication in English and interpersonal skills.
•Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and global environment.
•Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:
•Professional certification in supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP).
•Experience working in a shared services 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.