Western Union Hiring for Leader, Category Management at Austin, TX  Full Time

Leader, Category Management – Denver, Colorado

Are you ready to bring your skills & experience to a financial services organization that helps people prosper? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it’s time to join Western Union as a Leader, Category Management!

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The Sr. Manager of Sourcing and Category Management is a strategic role that continually assesses business needs, financials and the supplier and service provider market to determine the best options and sources of supply for the organization. This individual must also be an effective change agent, working with senior leadership within the business to drive enduring changes to how the organization manages third-party spend and supplier relationships. In this role, the individual will regularly interact with key business leaders to balance cost, risk and speed in order to ensure that the business is able to realize its objectives.

Role Responsibilities

• Leading a small team of mid-level and junior sourcing and procurement resources to ensure successful execution of category plans and sourcing strategies.
• Develop, through a collaborative and inclusive approach, a global category sourcing strategy that delivers against corporate strategy priorities, and translates business imperatives into effective procurement plans.
• Identify and evaluate the best options for supply, which may include acquisition of products, outsourcing or insourcing, or other alternatives such as joint ventures, brokering vendor partnerships or potential acquisitions.
• Engage the business to understand business drivers, risk appetite and environmental factors that influence the development and maintenance of the sourcing strategy.
• Keeping abreast of industry trends that have an impact on the sourcing strategy, through good working relationships with existing and potential third-parties.
• Review, manage and approve a comprehensive list of best-in-class suppliers for bid processes developed by analyzing industry trends and competitive positioning to ensure engagement and leverage of the most effective supply base.
• Lead key large scale and complex negotiations to develop cost savings and optimal contract terms.

Role Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in business or other management discipline and/or certification by purchasing and supply chain professional bodies, such as the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) or the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, including team leadership and organizational skills, in a cross-cultural environment.
• Current knowledge of the global product and service market and its trends.
• Knowledge of the sources of data and analytics to support the development and execution of sourcing strategies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-influencing skills.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company – transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at .

Salary

The salary range is $121,500-170,000 USD per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary and short-term and long-term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few
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Your United States-specific benefits include:

• Family First Program
• Flexible Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Parental Leave

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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