Vice President, Global Sourcing

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The Vice President of Global Sourcing – Technology is a visionary leadership role responsible for architecting and executing the enterprise-wide sourcing strategy for the Technology category. This role goes beyond operational oversight to shape the strategic direction of sourcing across all regions and technology subcategories, aligning supplier ecosystems with Visa's innovation agenda and business growth objectives.

As a trusted partner to the CTO and Technology leadership, this executive leads the development and implementation of sourcing strategies that unlock value, accelerate transformation, and enable scalable growth. Operating in a highly matrixed and dynamic environment, the VP must influence senior stakeholders, inspire a global team, and elevate the sourcing function as a strategic enabler of enterprise success.

The role oversees a global organization of 40+ professionals managing roughly 1.4B dollars in annual spend, with accountability for delivering meaningful value generation, enhancing supplier partnerships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate standards. This leader also contributes to the modernization of the sourcing function—championing AI/digital enablement, data-driven decision-making, and a best-in-class operating model.

Job Scope

This senior leadership role within Visa Global Finance is responsible for influencing strategic decisions in partnership with the CTO and Technology leadership, while leading global sourcing teams to deliver measurable value. The role balances cost optimization with risk and regulatory compliance, ensuring sourcing strategies align with enterprise priorities. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and sustain trusted relationships with the CTO, Technology leadership, and Visa's Senior Executive team to influence strategic decisions and drive alignment across functions. 
• Strategic Vision & Category Leadership: Define and evolve the long-term sourcing strategy for Technology, aligning with Visa's enterprise priorities, innovation roadmap, and regional business needs.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate high-impact partnerships with key suppliers globally, negotiating value-driven agreements and fostering innovation, resilience, and performance.
• Value Generation & Efficiency: Identify and execute strategic cost optimization opportunities that balance commercial impact with speed-to-market, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk. Leverage data, technology, and AI-driven insights to unlock value.
• Governance, Risk & Compliance: Ensure sourcing activities adhere to corporate policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements. Proactively manage supplier risk and supply chain continuity.
• Transformation & Continuous Improvement: Champion innovation across Global Sourcing by leveraging AI, GenAI, advanced technologies, and validated sourcing practices. Drive continuous improvement and shift the function from transactional execution to strategic enablement—supporting Visa's technology roadmap and enterprise transformation.

Basic Qualifications

• 12 or more years of work experience with a bachelor's Degree or at least 10 years of experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 8 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications

• 15 or more years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD, PhD)
• Proven success in global and matrixed environments, with deep expertise in Technology sourcing across multinational organizations.
• Strategic command of global sourcing, procurement, and supply chain principles to architect and execute high-impact sourcing strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and negotiate with global supplier ecosystems, driving innovation, resilience, and value.
• Solid understanding of AI and GenAI technologies, including their application in sourcing, supplier innovation, and risk mitigation. Ability to evaluate and negotiate partnerships involving AI-driven delivery models.
• Advanced analytical acumen to interpret complex financial and operational data, generate actionable insights, and resolve issues with agility.
• Strong understanding of regional market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and supplier landscapes.
• Visionary leader with a track record of defining and executing strategic roadmaps, aligning teams to enterprise goals.
• Exceptional talent development capabilities—able to inspire, coach, and grow high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
• Proven commitment to developing high-performing teams through continuous learning and capability building across the function.
• Skilled and empathetic coach who fosters growth, delivers candid feedback, and inspires talent through purposeful career development and leadership.

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

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 229,100 to 397,700 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.