Senior Marketing Sourcing Leader (Hybrid)

Visa; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Visa Europe Sourcing invites a senior Sourcing Manager to lead Marketing procurement across categories, partnering with stakeholders and strategic suppliers. You'll own end-to-end sourcing, negotiate high-value contracts and shape category strategies that deliver value within a large, matrixed organisation.

The role is hybrid with three days in the office, covering Europe and collaborating with Global teams to drive efficiency and responsible sourcing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Marketing Procurement and Marketing Sourcing.
• Ability to develop and implement category and sourcing strategies.
• Excellent negotiation skills with large suppliers and agencies.
• Proven stakeholder management and cross-functional partnering experience.
• Experience managing substantial Marketing spend and strategic relationships.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with AI/digital tools to improve sourcing efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing across Marketing categories, driving value and efficiency.
• Run complex, high-value negotiations with major suppliers and agencies.
• Develop and execute category strategies aligned to Marketing priorities.
• Partner with Marketing stakeholders and cross-functional teams across regions.
• Incorporate responsible sourcing, risk management and governance into activities.
• Leverage data, market knowledge and analytics to inform decisions.
• Collaborate in a matrixed organisation across Europe and beyond.

Skills

Marketing procurement

Sourcing strategy

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Supplier management

Data-driven decisions

AI tools awareness

Job description

Visa Europe Sourcing invites a senior Sourcing Manager to lead Marketing procurement across categories, partnering with stakeholders and strategic suppliers. You'll own end-to-end sourcing, negotiate high-value contracts and shape category strategies that deliver value within a large, matrixed organisation.

The role is hybrid with three days in the office, covering Europe and collaborating with Global teams to drive efficiency and responsible sourcing initiatives.