Vice President, Global Sourcing - Technology

Visa•Austin, TX

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President of Global Sourcing – Technology is a visionary leadership role responsible for architecting and executing the enterprise-wide sourcing strategy for the Technology category. This role goes beyond operational oversight to shape the strategic direction of sourcing across all regions and technology subcategories, aligning supplier ecosystems with Visa’s innovation agenda and business growth objectives. As a trusted partner to the CTO and Technology leadership, this executive leads the development and implementation of sourcing strategies that unlock value, accelerate transformation, and enable scalable growth. Operating in a highly matrixed and dynamic environment, the VP must influence senior stakeholders, inspire a global team, and elevate the sourcing function as a strategic enabler of enterprise success. The role oversees a global organization of 40+ professionals managing roughly 1.4B dollars in annual spend, with accountability for delivering meaningful value generation, enhancing supplier partnerships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate standards. This leader also contributes to the modernization of the sourcing function—championing AI/digital enablement, data-driven decision-making, and a best-in-class operating model.

Requirements

12 or more years of work experience with a bachelor’s Degree or at least 10 years of experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 8 years of work experience with a PhD

Nice To Haves

15 or more years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD, PhD)
Proven success in global and matrixed environments, with deep expertise in Technology sourcing across multinational organizations.
Strategic command of global sourcing, procurement, and supply chain principles to architect and execute high-impact sourcing strategies.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate and negotiate with global supplier ecosystems, driving innovation, resilience, and value.
Solid understanding of AI and GenAI technologies, including their application in sourcing, supplier innovation, and risk mitigation. Ability to evaluate and negotiate partnerships involving AI-driven delivery models.
Advanced analytical acumen to interpret complex financial and operational data, generate actionable insights, and resolve issues with agility.
Strong understanding of regional market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and supplier landscapes.
Visionary leader with a track record of defining and executing strategic roadmaps, aligning teams to enterprise goals.
Exceptional talent development capabilities—able to inspire, coach, and grow high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
Proven commitment to developing high-performing teams through continuous learning and capability building across the function.
Skilled and empathetic coach who fosters growth, delivers candid feedback, and inspires talent through purposeful career development and leadership.

Responsibilities

Stakeholder Engagement : Build and sustain trusted relationships with the CTO, Technology leadership, and Visa’s Senior Executive team to influence strategic decisions and drive alignment across functions.
Strategic Vision & Category Leadership: Define and evolve the long-term sourcing strategy for Technology, aligning with Visa’s enterprise priorities, innovation roadmap, and regional business needs.
Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate high-impact partnerships with key suppliers globally, negotiating value-driven agreements and fostering innovation, resilience, and performance.
Value Generation & Efficiency: Identify and execute strategic cost optimization opportunities that balance commercial impact with speed-to-market, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk. Leverage data, technology, and AI-driven insights to unlock value.
Governance, Risk & Compliance: Ensure sourcing activities adhere to corporate policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements. Proactively manage supplier risk and supply chain continuity.
Transformation & Continuous Improvement : Champion innovation across Global Sourcing by leveraging AI, GenAI, advanced technologies, and validated sourcing practices. Drive continuous improvement and shift the function from transactional execution to strategic enablement—supporting Visa’s technology roadmap and enterprise transformation.