Director of Strategic Sourcing

Western Union

. Lead the development and execution of enterprise sourcing and category strategies across approximately $900 million in annual third-party spend .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeAtlanta • Colorado • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enterprise sourcing and category strategy development, with a strong focus on financial outcomes, risk management, and supplier performance. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, negotiate contracts, and foster stakeholder relationships in complex environments.

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Strategic SourcingContract NegotiationSupplier Performance ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Category ManagementFinancial AnalysisRisk ManagementVendor SelectionCost-Saving AnalysisMarket IntelligenceProcurement ActivitiesContract Lifecycle ManagementNegotiation SkillsSupplier Governance

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsRelationship ManagementCollaborationMentoring

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesGlobal ProcurementTechnology-Intensive EnvironmentRegulated EnvironmentThird-Party Risk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and execution of enterprise sourcing and category strategies across approximately $900 million in annual third-party spend
Deliver measurable financial, operational, risk-management, and supplier-performance outcomes
Lead and develop a high-performing sourcing team
Advise senior leaders on complex commercial decisions
Partner with Finance, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Technology, Operations, and business-unit stakeholders
Apply external market intelligence, category management, negotiation, and supplier governance to improve total cost of ownership, manage third-party risk, accelerate innovation, and preserve contract-lifecycle value
Analyze business needs and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and sourcing efficiencies
Drive proposal processes, vendor selection, and contract negotiations
Oversee procurement activities across multiple categories
Negotiate business and contract terms
Maintain expertise in specified commodities and track profitability
Mentor the sourcing team and support employee development and succession planning
Foster continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability
Solicit new business opportunities and partnerships
Build and maintain supplier and stakeholder relationships
Monitor vendor performance and ensure alignment with company standards
Facilitate cross-functional communication, resolve issues, drive consensus, and support organizational objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
Minimum of 10+ years of experience in general business, financial, accounting, or related disciplines
7+ years of leadership experience in procurement and contract negotiation in a strategic sourcing or procurement function
Analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex vendor relationships
Success in stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and influencing without authority across diverse teams
Track record of building trust and fostering collaboration at all organizational levels
Preferred: experience in a global, regulated, financial-services, payments, or technology-intensive environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentives
Multiple health insurance options
Accident and life insurance
Best-in-class development platforms
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
Tuition Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
401K Plan