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The primary purpose of this position is to maximize the value and minimize the risk associated with contracts and procurement-related activities. This position will manage and guide internal business partners through the daily activities within the contract and purchasing processes and procure corporate/facilities, employee/human resources, marketing, technology and professional services while ensuring adherence to compliance regulations in accordance with Global Sourcing and Procurement policies and procedures.
Essential Functions:
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.
Basic Qualifications:
• 5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors 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:
• 6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors 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 PhD
• Spanish language fluency preferred
• Portuguese language fluency desired
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience as a sourcing and/or procurement professional, preferably with a major financial institution or payment card company.
• Knowledgeable about contract terms and conditions.
• Ability to identify contractual risks, rights, and obligations.
• In-depth understanding of Procurement policies and procedures and their application to the processing of center transactions (e.g., processing purchase requisitions, processing purchase orders, modifying purchase orders, executing bidding for transactions, and executing RFP’s, as required).
• Extensive experience with contract negotiations and drafting. (i.e., Statements of Work, Master Service Agreements, SaaS, and Software License Agreements)
• Strong analytical, financial modeling and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity.
• High level of self-motivation and initiative, and ability to operate as an effective team player.
• Ability to identify, pursue and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver superior results.
• Strong planning and organization skills and business judgment, including the ability to anticipate the impact of decisions/initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and presentation skills, and the ability to influence and communicate effectively.
• Candidate must be driven, self-motivated, and a strong team player.
• Previous sourcing experience managing moderate to highly complex relationships.
• Proficiency in purchasing systems and organizational interfaces (including Ariba, Coupa, DocuSign, and Oracle).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Professional accreditation in sourcing, procurement or purchasing a plus.
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 106,700.00 to 154,600.00 USD per year, 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.