Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in 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 while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

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Job Description

The Sr. Analyst for the Marketing Sourcing category leverages multiple sources of internal and external data to support the category sourcing teams that ultimately drive a competitive advantage and value for Visa Inc. As a key support role for the Global Marketing organization, you are accountable for understanding various tools, data sets and processes. You will need a strong sense of urgency and the ability balance short vs. long term needs. This role will work closely with the Global and Regional category leads for Marketing Sourcing.

In Creative and Production, Sr. Analyst will have exposure to creative and production engagements, Regional cross-over projects and multiple cross- functional business partners to include Corporate Finance, Risk, and Marketing Legal.For Market Research and Comms/PR, Sr. Analyst will have exposure to support the Global Customer Insights & Analytics (GIA) and Corporate Communications functions to enable supply market solutions for various business needs.For Media and Martech and Events & Sponsorships, Sr. Analyst will have exposure to those functions to enable supply market solutions for various business needs.

Essential Functions:

Manages large datasets, and information sources to support Category leaders in development of Category Strategies, Negotiation plans, and internal discussionsBuilds relationships and effectively partners across varied functions with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, agencies, and colleagues to influence changeReviews and approves contracts in accordance with Global Sourcing policies, procedures and standard terms and conditionsEnsures contract accuracy to type of purchase and risk levelProvides high level education to business partners on the overall continuous strategic sourcing process from needs identification, through supplier performance management across multiple partnersCommunicates effectively and frequently, listens carefully, and actively seeks and values the perspectives of othersSupports completion of simultaneous projects by implementing new alternatives and optimizing resultsTrains our external suppliers with any operational process and / or requested trainings within our sourcing (i.e Ariba) and marketing tools (i.e Decideware)Project Manages key initiatives for the Category Management team as neededSupports various category leaders in the development of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) plans with a focus on continuous improvement and innovationContributes significantly to the achievement of defined category performance targets and assists in driving the performance of associated suppliers, measuring supplier’s performance to ensure performance meets expectationsSupports the implementation of Global Sourcing policies and procedures.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

3 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications

5 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhDA passion for strategic sourcing and contract management..A high-level understanding of the importance of Marketing within a corporate setting.Proven track record of successful use of the five- or seven- step sourcing processDemonstrated contract and agreement negotiation experienceKnowledge of the full end to end P2P process and e-Sourcing preferred.Strong relationship-management skills and ability to communicate effectively, and collaborate with others.Ability to tell compelling stories through insights and data.Highly motivated and can demonstrate a proactive approach to solving problems.Strong facilitation, project management, and financial analysis skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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.