Senior Category Manager - Professional Services

Whats it all about

Visa Europe Sourcing

Visa Europe Sourcing* has an opportunity for a highly motivated experienced and resultsdriven Procurement professional to join our team to positively contribute to Visas success further elevating the function and strategic business partnerships.

Are you interested in driving efficiencies Can you bring leading practice thinking and solutions Are you experienced and ambitious Sourcing expert Do you enjoy working in crossfunctional and crossborder teams If this inspires and sounds familiar please contact us because we would like to talk to you!

* Sourcing is interchangeable with the Procurement profession.

Role Summary

The role holder will be responsible for leading European Sourcing activities working with the European Professional Services team whilst collaborating globally as part of the Sourcing community to share insights leverage economy of scale and act as one team .

The role includes Strategy and Planning Governance Strategic Sourcing and continouss improvements Supplier Management Stakeholder Engagement and Business Partnership ensuring full accountability for stakeholders experience and contribution to continually developing the Europe Sourcing team positive brand. 

This is a unique and exciting Sourcing  opportunity to directly contribute to the success of Visa Europe ensuring Visa continue to provide workspaces that inspire innovation collaborating and enable the successful execution of Visas Strategy.

Professional Services Category Portfolio

Responsible for supporting the business procuring the following services:

• Management Consulting
• Audit Tax and Risk Consulting
• Regulatory and Corporate Finance Consulting
• Legal Services
• HR & Staff Augmentation

Sourcing accountability for the above Services includes:

• Contribution to Global Strategies and initiatives.
• Defining delivering and owning regional category strategy
• Leading and executing RFI RFPS and RFQs
• Contract Management and Negotiation
• Risk compliance to regulations and policies
• Financial acumen and awareness
• Stakeholder alignment
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
• ESG initiatives across the category portfolio

Key Responsibilities  

1. Strategic thinking and Strategic Planning: To develop and lead as well as oversee the implementation of the procurement strategy(s) that aligns with the business objective(s).
2. Stakeholder collaboration: Own a broad range of senior relationships understanding relevant business strategies plans and priorities to enable the business growth agenda.
3. Supplier Management: Manage complex relationships with suppliers negotiating contracts and in life management.
4. Responsible Sourcing: Be ambassador of the overall ESG in the supply supplier including Sustainability and Supplier Diversity agenda making the better world!
5. Financial Analysis: Maintain knowledge of budgets perform e2e cost analysis and scenario modelling including supporting financial forecasting and client flow through considerations.
6. Risk Management: To identify and mitigate potential risks in the supply chain.
7. Change Management innovation & Project Management: Advocate of change driving change initiatives and managing multiple projects meeting deadlines.
8. Leadership: Strong team leadership emotional awareness and management skills to inspire and instruct the wider procurement team both local interregional and Global Sourcing and Corporate Services team. To lead from the front whilst ensuring the backend process efficiencies.
9. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with stakeholders suppliers and team members.
10. Regulatory Compliance: To be knowledgeable with laws and regulations that govern relevant procurement activities in various European countries.
11. Innovation: To innovate and adapt to changing market trends and business needs. Deliver financial and other values to the business through introduction of leading practices. 
12. Negotiation: Strong negotiation skills in complex environments that ensure the best deals and terms for the organization.
13. Decision Making: Ability to make informed decisions that can have a significant impact on the companys supply chain and financial performance.
14. Uplift the Sourcing community: Contribute to the overall success of the Visa Europe Sourcing team.  Demonstrate leadership to uplift enhance and positively evolve the Procurement function.

We are aiming to move fast and the environment is dynamic thus there are likely to be some changes in responsibilities and priorities so we expect you to be flexible embracing Visa Europe transformation personal development and new exciting learnings!

Qualifications :

Qualifications and experience required
Experience as a Head of / Category leader in multinational organisations.
Diverse range of category experience.
Advanced level of experience in managing complex suppliers and operating with a range of business models.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Project Leadership skills of large and complex Procurement projects.
Strong financial and analytical skills.
Energy pace and an impeccable track record of delivery.
Educated to degree level with postgraduate procurement accreditation preferred (MCIPS).

Advantageous
Digital Literacy practical experience of digital tools generative AI automation etc.
Experienced in SAP Ariba procurement modules.
Working in a multicultural and matrix 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime