Sr. Director, Technology Sourcing

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating more than 215 billion payments transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive.

When you join Visa, you join a culture of purpose and belonging – where your growth is priority, your identity is embraced, and the work you do matters. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere. Your work will have a direct impact on billions of people around the world – helping unlock financial access to enable the future of money movement.

Join Visa: A Network Working for Everyone.

Essential Functions

Reporting to the Vice President of Global Technology Sourcing, the Senior Director manages a team of Category Leads who support Corporate Applications. This includes on-prem and SaaS agreements. Annual spend fluctuates based on contracting cycles but averages 250M across hundreds of suppliers. Works closely with key stakeholders within the Technology organization, including CTO, CIO, Technology CFO and extended members of the Technology Leadership Team (TLT) reporting to the CIO of Corporate Information Technology. In this role, he/she will provide subject matter expertise, deep market insights and strategic guidance to the business leaders by understanding their strategy, initiatives, and plans. As the leader of the Corporate Applications Software Sourcing team, he/she will manage the sourcing staff designated to support all relevant technology purchases globally and is expected to provide a material contribution to annual savings.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 10 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/MBA /JD/MD), or a minimum of 5 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience in contract negotiations and drafting required.
• 5 years of technology sourcing experience.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible technology sourcing management experience.
• Demonstrated project management skills with ability to drive consensus and influence leaders in cross regional and cross functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced business or legal degree highly preferred.
• Excellent planning and organization skills and business judgment, including the ability to anticipate the impact of decisions/initiatives.
• 15 or more years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 12 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, or MD), PhD with 9+ years of experience

Additional Information

Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

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.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 157,100.00 to 216,000.00 USD, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. 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.