Description
The Senior Manager of Professional Services will serve as an individual contributor and own a portfolio in support of Visa’s Sourcing organization. This person will oversee a broad range of key Professional services suppliers. The specific focus on this role will involve stakeholders to define a vision, then delivering upon that vision through execution of Sourcing activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build strong relationships with business partners to drive Sourcing engagements and influence role of Sourcing within the various business teams.
- Deliver end-to-end sourcing services, including executing RFx processes, conducting negotiations, reviewing contracts, and managing other sourcing-related activities.
- Participate in supplier selection and moderately complex contract negotiations, involving legal and other departments as necessary.
- Drive completion of simultaneous projects by proactively considering new alternatives and driving critical thinking to optimize results.
- Manage and analyze large datasets, and information sources to support business cases and the development of category strategies, negotiation plans, and internal discussions.
Requirements:
- 8 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree.
- Demonstrated ability to manage vendor relationships and influence key vendor account executives.
- Excellent written, oral and presentation skills and an ability to synthesize complex and technical information into clear recommendations on course of action.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor Degree or 7 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree.
- 4 years of experience within the professional services category.
- Experience leveraging AI for Sourcing activities.
Salary: The estimated salary range for this position is $127,300.00 to $204,100.00 USD per year.
Benefits: Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.