Senior Sourcing Manager

Visa•Austin, TX

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

Visa Global Sourcing is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager to support the Corporate Real Estate (CRE) category. This role has global reach and high impact, with responsibility for delivering critical, enterprise-level initiatives across Corporate Services. The preferred candidate will demonstrate deep knowledge of leading practices in corporate services delivery, including supplier and vendor management, operational excellence, and cost optimization. Stakeholder Engagement & Execution Engage with stakeholders through clear, timely, and thoughtful communication, demonstrating strong listening skills and appreciation for diverse viewpoints. Build relationships with global senior leaders and influence sourcing and category strategies. Partner with cross-functional teams (Legal, Risk, Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, Finance) to ensure alignment and compliance. Communicate sourcing progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to executive stakeholders. Serve as a trusted procurement advisor, working with the business to design, implement, and scale best-in-class procurement, category management, and supplier management practices. Governance, Process & Enablement Uphold procurement governance and compliance standards, addressing sourcing-related issues through structured resolution and remediation approaches. Ensure data accuracy and operational transparency by maintaining comprehensive documentation. Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows. Actively support planning, implementation, and change management efforts tied to process optimization across Global Strategic Sourcing. Deliver ongoing guidance and training to internal teams and suppliers on procurement tools, policies, and processes. Performance & Reporting Deliver against annual cost savings targets and track realized savings. Maintain a prioritized pipeline of sourcing initiatives aligned to Corporate Real Estate and Finance priorities. Provide regular reporting and updates to business partners and leadership. This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Requirements

8 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD
4+ years of sourcing and/or procurement experience, preferably within Corporate Real Estate, facilities, construction, physical security, or related services
Proven ability to design and deliver category-level sourcing strategies, translating business needs into executable procurement plans
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and negotiate complex commercial agreements using data-driven analysis
Strong supplier management and stakeholder partnership skills
Demonstrated success operating in fast-paced, rapidly evolving organizations
Working knowledge of global markets, including hands-on experience managing cross-border sourcing activities
Familiarity with procurement technologies, ERP systems, and Source-to-Pay tools
Strong data analysis skills using tools such as Excel or Power BI

Nice To Haves

9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or 7 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 3 or more years of experience with a PhD
Six Sigma Certification

Responsibilities

Engage with stakeholders through clear, timely, and thoughtful communication, demonstrating strong listening skills and appreciation for diverse viewpoints.
Build relationships with global senior leaders and influence sourcing and category strategies.
Partner with cross-functional teams (Legal, Risk, Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, Finance) to ensure alignment and compliance.
Communicate sourcing progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to executive stakeholders.
Serve as a trusted procurement advisor, working with the business to design, implement, and scale best-in-class procurement, category management, and supplier management practices.
Uphold procurement governance and compliance standards, addressing sourcing-related issues through structured resolution and remediation approaches.
Ensure data accuracy and operational transparency by maintaining comprehensive documentation.
Partner with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows.
Actively support planning, implementation, and change management efforts tied to process optimization across Global Strategic Sourcing.
Deliver ongoing guidance and training to internal teams and suppliers on procurement tools, policies, and processes.
Deliver against annual cost savings targets and track realized savings.
Maintain a prioritized pipeline of sourcing initiatives aligned to Corporate Real Estate and Finance priorities.
Provide regular reporting and updates to business partners and leadership.