Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Western Union • Denver, CO

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing is a high-impact role responsible for building sourcing strategies and stakeholder engagement across multiple business units, with a primary focus on Human Resources (HR) and Legal. This role will also support mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities and act as a key liaison with the legal team to enhance contracting processes and compliance. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, skilled negotiator, contracting expert, and collaborative partner who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next. Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward. Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/ .

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and/or professional certification (e.g., CPSM, PMP, JD) preferred.
• 8+ years of strategic sourcing experience showing progressive increase in skills and responsibilities.
• Proven experience supporting M&A activities from a procurement perspective.
• Strong understanding of contract law, procurement processes, and CLM systems.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Relationship Management Build and maintain strong relationships with executives and business unit leaders, particularly in HR and Legal.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, aligning sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure sourcing initiatives meet stakeholder needs and deliver measurable value.
• Legal Liaison & Contracting Excellence Partner closely with the legal team supporting procurement to develop and maintain contracting playbooks, templates, and best practices.
• Drive improvements in contract lifecycle management (CLM), including process optimization, data capture, and compliance tracking.
• Support training and enablement efforts to ensure consistent contract execution across the organization.
• Mergers & Acquisitions Support Lead procurement-related due diligence for M&A activities, including review of material supplier contracts and identification of supplier-related risks.
• Assess cost synergies and sourcing opportunities to support integration planning.
• Provide post-acquisition support through training, process alignment, and policy implementation.
• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Negotiations Independently lead strategic sourcing initiatives across assigned categories, including supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting.
• Analyze market trends and supplier capabilities to inform sourcing decisions.
• Deliver cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier performance improvements through effective sourcing strategies.

Benefits

• You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few ( https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/ ).
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Family First Program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• 401K Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees