Visa

Overview

The role holder will support the development and execution of category and sourcing activities aligned with regional Services Category strategies and plans, including helping manage spend and suppliers effectively while supporting Visa’s strategic business goals.

About Visa

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Requirements & Eligibility

• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience
• CIPS or CPSM qualification preferred
• 8+ years of sourcing/procurement experience, including 4-5 years in indirect or non-IT procurement
• 3+ years of strong experience in Professional Services and HR/People Services sourcing
• Experience using spend analytics and related tools to support sourcing decisions
• Hands-on knowledge of RFx/tender processes, preferably through Ariba
• Working knowledge of Ariba, Source-to-Contract, and Procure-to-Pay processes
• Collaborative, energetic, and delivery-focused, with a strong track record of execution

Key Responsibilities

• Understand business drivers and align sourcing activity with Visa’s strategy, CEMEA Sourcing priorities, and functional objectives
• Apply knowledge of internal financial and operational procedures to navigate sourcing processes effectively
• Support development and execute category strategies for Services categories
• Build strong stakeholder relationships to understand requirements and support business outcomes
• Plan and prioritize RFx activity to deliver key opportunities across business need, savings, and risk mitigation
• Build and manage sourcing pipeline plans for new requirements and renewals
• Support a business-partnering approach with stakeholders
• Collaborate and share knowledge across the wider Sourcing team