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Senior Manager, Category Management – Finance
Western Union. Lead strategic sourcing and supplier management activities supporting Western Union's Finance organization .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations within the financial services and fintech sectors. Proven ability to develop sourcing strategies that align with enterprise objectives and deliver measurable cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic SourcingSupplier ManagementContract NegotiationsSpend AnalyticsFinancial Services Experience
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Sourcing StrategiesSupplier Performance MetricsCost SavingsRisk MitigationCommercial AgreementsFinancial Technology PlatformsCategory ManagementProcurementMarket IntelligenceData Analysis
Soft Skills
Stakeholder InfluenceCollaborationLeadershipCommunicationNegotiation
Tools & Technologies
AI-Enabled ToolsAutomationSpend Analytics Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
CPSMCPMCategory Management CertificationCPSA
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesBankingPaymentsFintechTreasury ServicesConsultingEnterprise Services
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead strategic sourcing and supplier management activities supporting Western Union's Finance organization
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with enterprise objectives, financial performance, operational efficiency, and business growth
- Partner with Finance, Treasury, Payments, Accounting, Technology, and business leaders to identify sourcing opportunities and improve commercial outcomes
- Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across banking services, payment providers, funds-in and funds-out operations, financial technology platforms, consulting services, and other enterprise service categories
- Manage complex supplier negotiations, contract renewals, and commercial agreements to achieve cost savings, risk mitigation, and improved service performance
- Evaluate supplier pricing structures, transaction fee models, and commercial arrangements for optimization and cost efficiency
- Analyze spend data, supplier performance metrics, and market trends to develop business recommendations
- Establish and maintain supplier governance processes for accountability, performance management, and business alignment
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders on new business initiatives, technology implementations, operational changes, and enterprise transformation efforts
- Assess sourcing opportunities across large-scale third-party spend categories and develop business cases for strategic investment decisions
- Ensure sourcing activities align with company policies, risk management standards, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations
- Influence senior stakeholders and suppliers to deliver innovative solutions that improve operational effectiveness and support Western Union's payments ecosystem
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Economics, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, finance, treasury, payments, or supplier management roles
- 5+ years of experience leading enterprise sourcing initiatives, contract negotiations, and supplier management activities
- Experience supporting financial services, banking, payments, fintech, treasury services, consulting, technology, or other enterprise services categories
- Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements with global suppliers or service providers
- Experience managing large-scale enterprise spend portfolios and delivering measurable cost savings, cost avoidance, or value creation outcomes
- Experience working in a global, highly matrixed organization with multiple stakeholder groups
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- No employer-sponsored work visa for this position
- Experience supporting funds-in, funds-out, payments, banking operations, treasury services, card programs, or financial technology platforms
- Experience managing strategic supplier relationships within the financial services, payments, banking, or fintech industries
- Experience developing sourcing strategies for enterprise technology, consulting services, contingent labor, or other indirect spend categories
- Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, Category Management Certification, or CPSA
- Experience leveraging spend analytics, market intelligence, automation, or AI-enabled tools to improve sourcing outcomes and business decision-making
Benefits
Comp & perks- Short-term incentives
- Multiple health insurance options
- Accident and life insurance
- Best-in-class development platforms
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Parental Leave
- 401K Plan
- Hybrid work arrangement with office attendance a minimum of three days a week