The Sr. Analyst for the Marketing Sourcing category leverages multiple sources of internal and external data to support the category sourcing teams that ultimately drive a competitive advantage and value for Visa Inc. As a key support role for the Global Marketing organization, you are accountable for understanding various tools, data sets, and processes. You will need a strong sense of urgency and the ability to balance short vs. long-term needs. This role will work closely with the Global and Regional category leads for Marketing Sourcing.
Responsibilities by Area:
Creative and Production: Exposure to creative and production engagements, regional cross-over projects, and multiple cross-functional business partners including Corporate Finance, Risk, and Marketing Legal.
Market Research and Communications/PR: Support for the Global Customer Insights and Analytics (GIA) and Corporate Communications functions to enable supply market solutions for various business needs.
Media, Martech, Events, and Sponsorships: Exposure to these functions to enable supply market solutions for various business needs.
Essential Functions:
Manage large datasets and information sources to support category leaders in developing category strategies, negotiation plans, and internal discussions.
Build relationships and effectively partner across varied functions with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, agencies, and colleagues to influence change.
Review and approve contracts in accordance with Global Sourcing policies, procedures, and standard terms and conditions.
Ensure contract accuracy based on type of purchase and risk level.
Educate business partners on the strategic sourcing process from needs identification through supplier performance management.
Communicate effectively and frequently, listen carefully, and actively seek and value the perspectives of others.
Support completion of simultaneous projects by implementing new alternatives and optimizing results.
Train external suppliers on operational processes and requested trainings within sourcing tools (e.g., Ariba) and marketing tools (e.g., Decideware).
Project manage key initiatives for the Category Management team as needed.
Support category leaders in developing Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) plans focused on continuous improvement and innovation.
Contribute significantly to achieving defined category performance targets and assist in driving supplier performance, measuring outcomes to ensure expectations are met.
Support implementation of Global Sourcing policies and procedures.
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.